Essay, Syrah Blend - ELITE WINES

Winery	Essay
Region	Coastal Region
Appellation	Western Cape
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Syrah Blend
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	Hand-harvested at between 24 and 25°B balling and fermented over a 7-day period in stainless-steel tanks
Vintage	2018

This is a medium-bodied blended red wine with an expressive nose and a soft, lushmouth-feel. Shiraz gives ripe plum and dark fruit notes on the nose and palate . Grenache softens the palate, adding floral notes and together with the Shiraz forms the backbone of the blend . Mourvedre adds complexity with savory leather and spice aromas . Cinsault gives red fruit notes and a soft, lush mouth-feel to the final blend . Overall, the wine shows depth and finesse, but with gentle tannins .

N/Apts The Wine Advocate– 2017 vintage

FOR THE 2017 VINTAGE
Composed of 73% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache and 7% Cinsault, the 2017 Essay Syrah Grenache Cinsault Mourvedre has a light nose scented of dark cherry, black spices and juicy tobacco. Medium-bodied, the wine is juicy and softer on the palate, subtly spiced and with a dusty minerality across the mid-palate. The red blend concludes with flavors of cranberry and black peppercorn spice on the lingering, slightly tart finish.

N/Apts Wine Enthusiast– 2017 vintage

FOR THE 2017 VINTAGE – BEST BUY
This Shiraz-led blend smells fresh and forwardly fruited, with abundant aromas of ripe raspberry, strawberry and cherry accented by hints of bramble and sweet spice. The palate is smooth and well balanced, with a silky texture and bright red fruit flavors that finish with a mouthwatering, lightly mentholated flair.