SCORPIO

SHIRAZ

2022

Scorpio

SHIRAZ

 In the heart of the Karoo, where the air is perfumed with the essence of the semi-desert landscape, our vineyards thrive in this arid haven. The Scorpio Shiraz, named after Wynand Hendrikse, carries the legacy of being cultivated in this unique region where his family has left an indelible mark as pioneers.
This wine is a 100% Shiraz from a single vineyard on the farm.

Elevated at 1100 meters above sea level, our vines bask in the sun-drenched days and cool nights, creating an environment that imparts distinctiveness to the grapes. The ancient alluvial soils, laden with lime, bestow upon the Scorpio Shiraz a robust and layered taste that resonates with the untamed spirit of the Karoo.

VINTAGE

2022

ALCOHOL

13

SOIL

Aluvial Lime

CULTIVAR

100% Shiraz

NOSE

Sweet lavender, pure red and black berry fruits, Parma violets, sun dried cranberries, red cherry, and raspberry nuances.

PALATE

Beautifully seamless sweet, silky, elegant tannins with weightless red berry fruit concentration.

95/100 Greg Sherwood MW

The fruit purity is next level and the perfumed complexity seductive and utterly hedonistic. Read review.

Harvesting & Wine Making

The grapes were harvested at 23 brix during February 2022, very early in the morning. Once transported to the cellar, the bunches were de-stemmed and berries collected in small bins, with loose stems, removed by hand. Four days whole berry cold soaked, then moved to open top fermenters. Spontaneous fermentation, with daily punch downs. Matured for 12 months in Foudre & 8th fill French oak barrel (90%) and 10% new French oak.

Bottling: 942 bottles were produced.

Viticulture
TRELLISING VSP (Vertical Shoop Positioned)
PRUNING 2 Node Spur Pruned
IRRIGATION Minimal Drip Irrigation
PLANTED 2016
NUMBER OF VINES 1000
VITICULTURALIST Herman Jonker
FARM MANGER Klem Walters
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