2018 Epilogue
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100% Syrah. Winemaker: Jacques Borman. Grapes were harvested in three stages with 30% fermented with whole bunches. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, in open-top fermenters. After fermentation, a portion was matured in concrete tanks and a portion was matured for 13 months in 30% new 400-litre French oak barrels. A special barrel selection was made for the CWG Auction. TA 5.4 g/l, pH 3.61, RS 1.8 g/l. 40 six-bottle cases made. 21 cases auctioned. Its overt nose of black olive, black pepper, liquorice and ripe blackberry could only be Syrah! Some floral, leafy hints. Medicinal liquorice notes on the palate, with robust, but fairly fine tannins. Long, peppery finish. On the border between Syrah and Shiraz. Enjoyable. (TJ)
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2018 Epilogue Syrah, which is 30% whole bunch fermented and matured for 13 months in 20% new 400-litre oak barrels, has an outstanding, very well defined bouquet with pure black cherries, boysenberry, iodine and violet aromas that are very expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little gamey in style, touches of fennel and white pepper, leading to a caressing, velvety finish very classy.