Lelie Van Saron Jade Red Syrah/petit Syrah 12.7% 750ml

Lelie Van Saron Jade Red Syrah/petit Syrah 12.7% 750ml

The Jade Red is a blend of 72% Syrah,  20% Petite Sirah, 7% Cinsault and 1% Grenache Noir. The Syrah and Petite Sirah are from Debos Vineyards, and the Cinsault and Grenache Noir are from Swartland.

The nose shows thyme and lavender aromas with a spicy, savoury palate. Vibrant acidity and a red fruit core bring a refreshing length and finish on the palate. 

Fruit is handpicked, hand-sorted and destemmed into open top fermenters. Aided by gentle pump overs, fermentation is spontaneous and completes within 3 weeks. After 9 months maturation in older 225L French oak barrels, the two components are blended together and bottled.

Petite Sirah is also known as Durif, and it’s important to note that it is a cross between Syrah and Peloursin. It usually has high tannins and acidity with lots of pepper and spice flavours. Not often bottled on its own, but a great blending partner. Just don’t confuse it with Syrah.