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
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 |
Vintages
- 2022 – Download technical sheet
- 2021 – Download technical sheet
- 2019
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