Wine Simonsig, “Merindol” Syrah, 2019

Merindol name indicated on the coat of arms of Malan, is the name of a French village, where are the roots of the family small. Was also named the vine, which in 1996 planted Syrah clones imported from France, from the harvest of which is currently being produced wine of the same name “Merindol”.
Cyr on the farm “Simonsig” began to cultivate since 1973. Its yield was very low and in some years was only 4 tons per hectare. In 1993, under the new program for the development of vineyards, Syrah is the first grade of the upset, represented the best virusoustoychivost clones. New vines showed early maturity, high blood sugar, and a deep, rich color, and significantly increased productivity.
2011 was characterized by a windy, very dry and hot weather, as a result of the harvest was 33% more than in 2010. For two days, the grapes were crushed and desteblirovan. When the pressing portion berries juice was selected in order to achieve a higher concentration of the wort. After a cold maceration, fermentation at 28 C, maceration, which lasted 26 days and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 17 months in new French oak barrels.
“Merindol” Syrah – winner of five gold and seven silver medals in various international competitions.

Simonsig wine estate owner, located in the northwestern part of Stellenbosch, is family Malan. The estate noble grape varieties are cultivated and produced some of the best wines of South Africa. The estate is famous for its red and white wines, and sparkling wines, champagne-producing method. The vineyards of the estate are located at the foot of Simons and cover an area of over 300 hectares. The company is one of the largest private wine producers in South Africa. Each wine Simonsig – a reflection of the family tradition of high-quality wine.