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Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection
Richard Kershaw Wines
South Africa - Western Cape - Cape South Coast - Elgin

Subtle, precise style built on fine tannins that educe harmony, freshness with flavours of black skinned fruit, iodine and ground white peppercorns.

Specifications
Appellation
Cape South Coast - Elgin
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Syrah
Vinification
Grapes were handpicked into small lug baskets and then manually sorted on a conveyor before the stems were removed. The grapes underwent a 3-day maceration before spontaneous fermentation began. A gentle pigeage program was charted and the grapes remained on skins for 17-21 days. The wine was then racked to Burgundian & Rhone barrel under gravity and the remaining pomace basket-pressed. Malolactic then proceeded in barrel followed by a light sulphuring and 17-month maturation.No fining or filtration.

Reviews and News

2018 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - VINOUS

2018 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"The 2018 Syrah Clonal Selection Elgin is quite closed on the nose and needs a bit of coaxing to offer up its blackberry, briar, wild strawberry, clove and light gamy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with silky-smooth tannins and pure red fruit (strawberry and red cherries), leading to a harmonious, black-pepper-infused finish. This is one of Kershaw's most sensual bottlings. - Neal Martin"

- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2021), 93 pts

 

2018 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - TA

2018 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - TA

tim atkin logo 250"Richard Kershaw uses three Syrah clones (SH9C, 22 and 29) to produce this pan-Elgin cuvée. Entirely destemmed, it has classic white pepper scents, with a hint of lavender, lots of spice and tapenade tangy acidity and impressive underlying concentration. 2022-27"

- Tim Atkin, South Africa Report 2021, 93 pts

 

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 97 PTS - DECANTER

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 97 PTS - DECANTER

decanter logo 250"This has a gorgeous, lifted nose that combines perfumed fruit and oak spice to heady effect. Soft, plush and fresh on the palate, with pinpoint raspberry acidity and lingering rose perfume. It’s matured in barriques and 500-litre French oak barrels, half new, the other half recently used – the oak plays an integral part and it’s applied with great skill. Displaying exceptional tannic finesse, this is a thrilling and emotive Syrah. Matt Walls"
- Decanter (August 2020, Syrah vs Shiraz: 30 great buys from South Africa), 97 pts

 

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 94 PTS - Gold Medal - BTI

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 94 PTS - Gold Medal - BTI

bti gold 2021"Medium dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of black olive, leather, black tea, soil, violets, dried sage, dried blueberry, and fresh blackberry with a silky, lively, dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, complex, very long finish conveying notes of vanilla and espresso with fine, well-integrated, firm tannins and light oak flavor. A delicious Syrah that balances the bright and the brooding - full of dark fruit and coastal brush notes"

- Beverage Testing Institute (April 2021), 94 pts

 

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - JS

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Brambleberries, smoked meat, peppercorns and oyster shells on the nose. Medium-bodied with soft, sleek tannins. Fresh and peppery with some spice notes. Delicious, subtly smoky finish. Drink now."

- James Suckling (December 2021), 93 pts

 

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 90 PTS - WE

2017 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts

"The nose is aromatic, exhibiting notes of cumin, nutmeg, black pepper and berry. On the palate, it offers fresh cherry and sweet notes of oak spice. It has supple tannins and good acidity framing the flavors. The finish offers fruity notes. - Jesica VARGAS"


- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 90 pts

 

2016 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 94 PTS - VINOUS

2016 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 94 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"The 2016 Clonal Selection Elgin Syrah is a blend of around eight parcels, all individually micro-vinified and matured with varying levels of new oak, from zero up to 70%. Limpid in the glass, it has a glorious, pure bouquet of red currant, raspberry and mulberry scents that are seductive and very Burgundian – think Vosne-Romanée! The palate is rounded on the entry, offering lively red berry fruit laced with white pepper, fennel and a subtle charcoal note. There is a slight grittiness toward the finish, which is well structured and persistent. This is both a delicious and an intellectual Syrah. - Neal Martin"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2019), 94 pts

 

2016 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93+ PTS - WA

2016 Kershaw Syrah Elgin Clonal Selection - 93+ PTS - WA

wa"On the nose, the 2016 Clonal Selection Elgin Syrah is softly floral with a mineral tone and subtle hints of black fruit plus nuances of black pepper. The palate shows tremendous complexity with skillfully balanced oak tones over blackberries, fresh herbs and fresh cracked black pepper. The finish is elegantly focused and something special. Power and elegance at its finest. This is akin to something from the northern Rhône without the tight mineral grip. Well done! A truly beautiful wine. 9,300 bottles were made. - Anthony Mueller"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 93+ pts

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Richard Kershaw wines was founded in 2012, by Master of Wine Richard Kershaw. Richard’s mission is to focus on noble grapes and create clonally selected, site-specific, cool climate wines in ...
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