Longridge Wine Estate Driefontein Syrah

93/100 points Decanter magazine and 92/100 points by Tim Atkin MW 2020 Report. On the nose the wine shows cinnamon, black cherries, elegant spice and charcuterie. Well-rounded tannins make for a wine which is accessible now, but with enough structure and balance to age and reward well in years to come. Serious, smoky, meaty and compact.

Situated at the foot of the Helderberg mountains, south of the famous fine wine region of Stellenbosch, Longridge's philosophy is to produce environmentally sustainable wines of superior quality. Biodynamic farming methods are utilized to the fullest, minimizing the impact they have on the environment. As Jasper Raats Cellar Master says "Our goal is to produce world-class wines in a natural way, applying the age-old traditions of natural winemaking and respecting our land, by not using any herbicides, pesticides or chemical sprays."Free-roaming ducks that waddle through the vineyard help control insects and other pests that may harm the vines.

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