Saxenburg Private Collection Syrah 2021
Shiraz / Syrah
Description
Saxenburg Wine Estate, situated in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch, benefits from a unique combination of decomposed granite soils and cooling maritime influences from False Bay. These conditions are particularly well suited to Syrah, allowing for slow, even ripening and the development of both fruit intensity and natural freshness.
The Private Collection range represents the estate’s more structured, age-worthy wines. This Syrah is crafted with a balance of New World fruit expression and a more restrained, Old-World sensibility. Careful vineyard selection, moderate extraction, and maturation in French oak contribute to a wine that emphasises texture, spice, and varietal clarity rather than overt weight.
Colour:
Deep ruby with a dark, concentrated core.
Nose:
Blackberry and plum lead, followed by cracked black pepper, violets, and hints of smoked meat. Subtle notes of spice and oak add depth.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with a structured yet polished feel. Dark fruit sits at the centre, supported by fine tannins and balanced acidity. Layers of peppery spice and savoury notes unfold, giving the wine both depth and freshness.
Finish:
Long and dry, with lingering dark fruit, spice, and a gentle savoury edge.
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Saxenburg Private Collection Syrah 2021
- Food Pairing : Saxenburg Private Collection Syrah 2021 pairs naturally with flavourful, savoury dishes. It works particularly well with grilled lamb or beef, where the wine’s peppery character complements the meat’s richness. Slow-cooked dishes like lamb shank or beef stew bring out its deeper, savoury layers, while something like chargrilled aubergine or mushroom-based dishes highlights its earthy complexity. It’s equally at home alongside a well-prepared braai, where smoky flavours echo the wine’s subtle spice and structure.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 8–12 years from vintage.
- Vintage: 2021
- Manufacturer: Saxenburg
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Platter's South African Wine Guide: Awarded 5 Stars.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 14%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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