Ayama
Petite Sirah
2023

R870.00

R145.00 per bottle
W.O Voor Paardeberg

88 in stock

The soul of Africa resides at Slent, at the foot of the Perdeberg. Nature offers thrilling golden red sunsets
that encompass Table Mountain. It also offers you unbelievable surprises… like finding a family of baboons
delighting in our Petite Sirah grapes. It’s a unique sight. They meander through the grapevines picking the
ripest bunch and carry it under their arms to then lose it on picking another one. The loss is not
irreparable; our watchdogs send them away and let us harvest what becomes the content of this bottle. A
smooth, fruity, hearty and pleasant wine for the palate and smell. Our baboons can guarantee that

Additional information

Weight 9 kg
Dimensions 20 × 16 × 30 cm

Tasting Notes

The colour is purple red; the aromas of plum blend with warm hints of coffee and chocolate. The beginning of the mouth is fresh and pleasantly savoury. The taste then becomes more complex with an elegant, soft and creamy tannin. The length leaves notes of cinnamon and coffee

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation was completed in steel, at controlled temperature, with frequent punching down. Malolactic fermentation took place in 500lt barrels and aged for 6 months. Bottled in late spring.

Serving Suggestions

It goes perfectly with game and red meats. Good paring with lamb or aged cheese.

Wine Information

Harvest: February by hand

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot from our vineyards

Soil Type: Gravelly, well-drained soils, as well as Paardeberg Mountain sandstone

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2023”

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