'12 Mile' Syrah 2022
'12 Mile' Syrah 2022
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Old Road Wine — '12 Mile' Syrah 2022
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Old Road Wine
The Old Road Wine Company was founded in the heart of the Franschhoek-valley in South Africa. The winery pursues the vision of creating wines that reflect both the rich history and the unique terroir of this renowned wine region. A special focus is on producing quality wines that express the valley’s distinctive climate and soils.
Known for its diverse grape varieties, these are carefully selected and cultivated. Among the standout varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, which highlight the quality of the white wines. For its red wines, in particular Pinotage, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
The Old Road Wine Company combines tradition with modern winemaking techniques to deliver wines with character and finesse.
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The '12 Mile' Syrah from Winery Old Road Wine Co. tells the story of a postman who, rain or shine, traveled the 12 miles daily to deliver the mail. Thus, the Syrah ties into the original series from Old Road, which recalls the stories of the legendary characters of the Franschhoek community in their early years.
On the nose, inviting black currants with aromatic notes of white pepper and coriander. On the palate, soft, velvety tannins combine with the lingering mulberry fruit.
Grape variety Shiraz
From the grapes of the Syrah or Shiraz variety, two different styles emerge depending on the origin of the wine and the aging process in the Winery. These differ significantly from each other in both aroma and taste.
The Shiraz wines have a very strong and fruit-forward taste with aromas of cherries and plums. Additionally, aromas of dark Chocolate are typical for Shiraz wines.
The Syrah wines have a rather slim and elegant character in comparison. Additionally, Syrah wines are characterized by a spicy taste. Syrah wines also often exhibit subtle wood notes and typical aromas such as cloves, cinnamon, pepper, forest floor, or leather.
Both wine styles are characterized by a complex aroma and a racy character.



Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
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