Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah

0.75L | 14.0%

11 , 9 5

Syrah

Benguela Cove

Aantal

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Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2023

Ready to drink 2023 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Ripe dark fruit Cinnamon Pepper Spicy olive tapenade Sandalwood

Food Pairing

Meat dishes Barbecue meat Sharp cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2021 vintage in South Africa is considered excellent with a score of 94 points. The wines from this year are still tannic and youthful, indicating good aging potential.

This Syrah perfectly reflects the Benguela Cove terroir in a glass. The seductive aroma, in particular, is so characteristic of the Syrah grape. And that's certainly not lacking in this Benguela Cove glass. The ripe dark fruit bursts from the glass, and you're treated to juicy, ripe tannins that provide plenty of structure.

A unique piece of vineyard in South Africa

The Benguela Cove winery is located just north of the town of Fisherhaven, near the Atlantic Ocean. They own a total of 62 hectares of vineyards. The grapes here enjoy a cool climate thanks to a sea breeze that blows across the estate. This makes this part of South Africa unique for winemaking. Ripening grapes that cool considerably at night and enjoy ample rainfall result in perfectly fresh and refined wines. The vineyards selected for this wine were designed to evoke the inherent spice for which Syrah is known. The vines are managed with the utmost care to promote ripeness and complexity. The vines are planted on soils of shale and highly ferrous clay. This foundation gives this wine its unique character. In the cool of night, the grapes are harvested bunch by bunch. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are first cooled and then carefully selected, bunch by bunch and berry by berry. After a short cold maceration, the juice is brought back to room temperature and fermented for eight days in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation is complete, malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel.

The smell and taste of Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah

The Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Syrah is an exceptionally stylish and self-confident Syrah with an enchanting bouquet of cinnamon and pepper on the nose, accompanied by delicate hints of spicy olive tapenade and sandalwood. On the palate, fresh flavors of delicious fruit and tightly woven tannins combine to create a long and delicious finish. This wine pairs beautifully with a wide variety of meat dishes.

Product details

Availability	Only 16 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2021
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Walker Bay
Land	South Africa
Producer	Benguela Cove
Varietal(s)	Syrah
Oak aging	Yes, Barrel aging
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c