High Hopes, Syrah, 2022
An 86% Syrah, 10% Grenache Noir and 4% Cinsault blend, High Hopes is a recent addition to the range and is produced exclusively from Swartland fruit. The Syrah comes from a low-yielding schist-rich site, which he shares with Donovan Rall. This brings a wash of deep fruit and Mediterranean vibes to the perfumed, iron-rich granitic parcels of Grenache and Cinsault. The name is a reference to Covid-19. Lukas was hospitalised in 2020 and was compelled to keep pushing and looking to the future.
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The 2022 High Hopes is a Syrah-based Rhône blend from Swartland raised 25% in foudres and the remainder in used oak, their only wine based on schist soils. The bouquet is expressive with precise blackberry, violet, potpourri and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, structured and quite saline, gently building to exert impressive grip whilst maintaining elegance on the finish. Quite backward as you would expect, it will require 3-4 years in bottle. Serious Syrah for those that prefer Cornas over Hermitage.
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