{"product_id":"neil-ellis-groenekloof-syrah-red-wine-75cl-661283","title":"Neil Ellis Groenekloof Syrah Red Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVegetarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from low yielding bush vines on our property in the Groenekloof ward. The soils consist of decomposed granite and clay, allowing for good physical properties. These vineyards receive no supplementary irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage type: Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest commenced on the 11th February and carried through to the 19th February. Grapes were harvested between 21.6 and 22.8°B with a total acid of 8.0 g\/l and a pH of 3.2-3.4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains Eggs, Contains Sulphur Dioxide\/Sulphites. Contains Sulphites, Egg Albumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMindful that no single vineyard can satisfy the needs of all grape varieties, Neil Ellis set out to identify distinct terroir in which individual varieties will excel. He placed the emphasis not only on the environment but also on caring viticultural practices by a dedicated team of growers which extends through to the winemaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: 85% Syrah, 15% Cinsault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent vintage: 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGroenekloof is situated near Darling on the West Coast and consist of a series of hills running parallel to the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium bodied Shiraz, with a vibrant colour, which shows balance and elegance. The nose has bright dark fruit with contributing spicy perfumed aromas from the Cinsaut. Savouriness lingers in the back ground, which comes through on the palate. The palate is fresh with fine grippy tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by volume: 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnits: 10.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Neil Ellis Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinemaker: Neil Ellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandpicked, crushed and fermented on skins in open top fermenters allowing punch downs and gentle pump-overs to extract colour, flavour and tannin. Malolactic fermentation in French oak puncheons. Aged for 16 months in 5% new, and older French puncheons of 500 ¿ capacity. Special care is taken to maintain fruit integrity. 12% Cinsault was blended with the Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45675295342830,"sku":"661283","price":25.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/640x640_e4e524bb-ff24-4c07-9b58-3f48ac74a1ce.jpg?v=1778521832","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/neil-ellis-groenekloof-syrah-red-wine-75cl-661283","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}