Damascene Syrah “Ceres” 2024 750ml

Name: Damascene Syrah "Ceres" 2024 750ml
Brand: Damascene
SKU: 1055702
Price: 54.9 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.7 (3 reviews)

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SKU 1055702

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Made with 60% whole-cluster fruit, the Damascene Vineyards 2024 Ceres Plateau Syrah is a finely judged expression of cool-climate Syrah, showing ripe yet controlled black fruit framed by pronounced pepper and spice. Fleshed out and immediately appealing, the palate balances depth with freshness, delivering purity and varietal clarity. Grown on the high, windswept Ceres Plateau, the vineyard,s elevation and cold nights slow ripening and preserve aromatic intensity, giving the wine its lift and precision. A total of 3,639 bottles were produced.

Country: South Africa

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

SKU: 1055702

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Varietal Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Country South Africa

Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.

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WA 94pts

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VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2024 Syrah Ceres Plateau comes from Bokkeveld shale soils with 60% whole cluster and matured for 11 months in 2,000-litre Austrian oak. This has a lifted and expressive bouquet with white pepper and clove infusing the black fruit, a little Cornas-like in style. There is a "coolness" about these aromatics. The palate is very pure with a slightly grainy texture, black fruit again laced with graphite and white pepper notes. Reserved, linear and focused, this is a Syrah that is calling out to be matched with food on the dinner table. Very precise and persistent on the finish. Excellent.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

Aromas of sage and dried flowers mingle with cracked pepper and blackberries. It,s medium-bodied, fresh and peppery, with tight-grained tannins and a compact, lively finish. Drink or hold.

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