Black Elephant Vintners The Back Roads Petit Syrah 2017

Type: Red
Country: South Africa
Region: Franschoek Valley
Grape Variety: 100% Petite Sirah

Climate: Warm continental climate
Terroir: The grapes for The Back Roads Petite Sirah were selected from a single vineyard growing on decomposed table mountain sandstone on the slopes of Mount Matoppie in the Franschhoek Valley
Winemaking: The hand-picked grapes were fermented as a whole berry and 30% of the whole bunch. Fermentation at a maximum temperature of 28°C lasted 7-12 days. After fermentation was completed, it went into the traditional basket press, from which the wine was let directly into the barrel, where malolactic fermentation was completed. The wine then matured in previously occupied French barriques for 24 months and was bottled unfined and only lightly filtered after maturation was complete

Color: Deep purple
Nose: Nose of dark berries, black currants, and a hint of black pepper
Palate: The palate enjoys a bold and robust attack, as flavors of ripe plum, blueberry, and dark chocolate intertwine harmoniously. A mid-palate of velvety tannins and a touch of smoky oak adds depth to the wine. The finish is long-lasting and smooth, leaving a lasting impression of richness and complexity

About the Winery:
Located in the drop-dead gorgeous Franschhoek Valley, Black Elephant Vintners was born out of synchronicity, fortuitous friendships and a love for wine. Kevin Swart, Raymond Ndlovu and Jacques Wentzel joined skill and grit in an endeavour to bring fun into serious winemaking and to demystify the winemaking process to all enthusiasts.

By eliminating the pomp and pressure commonly associated with wine and applying their raw passion, they created a range of wines with a unique character that appeals to different desires, tastes and occasions – wine for real people.