Red 2025

Tembela Syrah is a distinctive, elegant expression of South African Syrah from rising star winemaker Banele Vakele. Named in tribute to his late mother, Tembela wines showcase vineyard character through minimal intervention. The 2024 vintage of Tembela Syrah continues the estates hallmark style a perfumed, refined Syrah with bright fruit purity, savoury depth, and fine, food-friendly structure.

Vineyards & Vinification: Grapes sourced from cooler hillside sites on granite and clay soils in the Polkadraai Hills (Stellenbosch). 100% whole-bunch fermented in open-top fermenters with natural yeasts. Aged for 1012 months in older 300500 L French oak barrels to preserve fruit vibrancy and textural finesse.

Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal SO. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep ruby with youthful purple rim. Nose: Bright aromas of wild raspberry, cranberry, violets, white pepper, and subtle savoury herbs. A fragrant, lifted bouquet. Palate: Silky, medium-bodied and textural. Juicy red and black fruits raspberry, plum, and blackcurrant layered with gentle spice, cured meat, and olive tapenade.

Lively natural acidity balances the fruit core. Whole-bunch character adds fine tannin grip and herbal complexity. Finish: Long, elegant, and mineral, with lingering notes of wild berry, spice, and dried herbs. Serving Suggestions: Serve at 1416C. An exceptionally versatile red: enjoy with charcuterie, grilled lamb, roast duck, mushroom risotto, or hard cheeses.

Also perfect as an elegant solo pour. Accolades (previous vintages): 2023: 94 pts Christian Eedes (Winemag) 2022: 94 pts Tim Atkin MW Consistently among the topmodern, lighter-framed Syrahs in South Africa. Technical Details: Grape: 100% Syrah Region: Stellenbosch (Polkadraai Hills) Vintage: 2024 ABV: 13.5% Bottle Size: 750ml Maturation: Older French oak (1012 months) Fining/Filtration: Unfined, unfiltered