Waterkloof Peacock Wild Ferment Syrah Red Wine

Ripe and juicy with a bit of oak! A complex wine with sublte hints of black pepper, red and sour cherries on the nose. The light, elegant flavours are perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and present but not overpowering tannins. Syrah is the red wine varietal that rules the Northern Rhône Valley. There are a number of legends associated with the origins of Syrah, which all add a touch of romance to the grape and today it ranks as the 6th most planted grape in the world. It is a very versatile variety which adapts well to a wide range of regions and expresses a true sense of terroir. The grapes for our Peacock Wild Ferment Syrah stem from the slopes of the Schapenberg, which forms part of the cooler ‘Golden Triangle’ of the Helderberg region on the coastal outskirts of Stellenbosch. Deep red soils provide moisture and nutrients, which give our Syrah its supple, spicy characters. The Peacock Wild Ferment range is named after the brightly plumed birds conspicuous in and around Waterkloof’s vineyards and if you are lucky you might just spot the albino Peacock from which the label gets its inspiration.