{"product_id":"walker-bay-vineyards-syrah-2022","title":"Walker Bay Vineyards Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eWalker Bay Vineyards focuses on producing site-expressive wines from one of South Africa’s most distinctive cool-climate regions. Situated near the Atlantic Ocean, Walker Bay benefits from constant maritime breezes and moderate temperatures, allowing grapes to ripen slowly while retaining natural acidity and aromatic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe Syrah 2022 reflects this environment clearly. Fruit is handled with care in the cellar - including fermentation in open-top vessels and extended maturation in French oak - but the approach remains measured rather than heavy-handed. The intention is to highlight the region’s hallmark style: freshness, peppery lift, and layered fruit, rather than overt richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eDeep ruby with a bright, youthful rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eAromatic and lifted, showing white pepper, plum and black cherry, with hints of blueberry and a subtle floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a smooth, composed texture. Dark fruit carries through the palate, supported by gentle, ripe tannins and a distinct peppery edge. There’s a freshness here that keeps the wine focused rather than weighty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eLingering and savoury, with spice and dark fruit tapering off cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine-of-the-Month Club","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027534110899,"sku":"RW2228SH23","price":310.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/WalkerBayVineyardsSyrah2022_7c27a9a0-922f-46db-be38-8ba69c505100.jpg?v=1768464951","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/walker-bay-vineyards-syrah-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}