Sijnn | Red | 2011
Sijnn | Red | 2011
A special museum vintage release!
There is an indescribable soulfulness that is present in this red blend of Syrah (52%), Touriga Nacional (19%), Mourvèdre (17%), Trincadeira (6%) and Canbernt Sauvignon (6%). There’s been a mixture of art, science and intuition from the moment owners David and Rita Trafford first started meticulously surveying the soils back in 2000, through the years of experimenting with rare Mediterranean varieties like Trincadeira, to the current day where winemaker Charla Haasbroek involves herself in every part of the wine growing and making process - from planting to bottling. Single basket press, with time in barrel of 22 months, with 20% new French oak. 13.7% Alcohol.
Nose & Palate
Medium deep, true red colour. On the nose, notes of dark slate, with salted licorice, forrest floor, cured meat and wild herbs.. Deep dark berry fruit on the palate, cut with firm but yielding tannins. A beautiful lingering flavour of dark fruit remains on your palate, long after taking a sip. Best drinking now through 2028.
Pairing
This wine will pair well with a richer dishes like a mushroom risotto or beef short ribs.
About the Winery
What started as a brief holiday on the south coast in Malgas for owners David & Rita Trafford, turned into a true unicorn in the Western Cape as the first growth appellation in the entire region. David and Rita saw the enormous potential in the Malgas soils and today that potential is resulting in some of the most highly acclaimed wines in South Africa.
With winemaker Charla Haasbroek at the reigns, Sijnn Wines are constantly experimenting and pushing the boundaries of winemaking. Their wines change in composition every vintage, blending Mediterranean varieties best suited to the soils in Malgas that are not commonly seen together or indeed at all in South Africa. There seems to be a soulful intuition that goes into these wines, creating something magical that could never be replicated.
