Project Z Syrah

Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry

Kleine Zalze wines are marked by a classical structure and complexity matched by a vibrant flavour intensity. Discernibly South African in style, they are refreshing, beautifully balanced and well-suited to food. Our wines are made according to traditional methods with minimal cellar intervention, but supported by modern equipment.

Cluttered with massive rocks of broken shale and very close to False Bay’s restless Atlantic Ocean, the focus was on maintaining fruit-purity and truest reflection of provenance in one of the world’s greatest red wine varieties.

The fermentation tank was filled with 25% whole clusters at the bottom and 75% destemmed whole berries on top, to extract the complete spectrum of fruit characters whilst maintaining vibrancy and freshness. A ten-month period of coaxing in old French oak barrels and Italian terracotta amphora eased the tannins, allowing depth of flavour and a commanding presence, while preserving the brightness and life-affirming vigour of an expressive red wine.