{"product_id":"waterleliefontein-syrah-grenache-2022","title":"Waterleliefontein Syrah Grenache 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6c1534;\" color=\"#701717\"\u003e4.1\u003c\/span\u003e | Tim Atkin:\u003cspan style=\"color: #6c1534;\"\u003e 91 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eBlend: 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eWaterleliefontein Syrah Grenache 2022 is a refined and expressive South African red blend, crafted from equal parts Syrah and Grenache Noir grown on the slopes of the Van der Stel Pass in Walker Bay. This wine stands out for its elegant, slightly deeper hue and approachable character, even in its youth-a quality attributed to the Grenache component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eOn the nose, it opens with perfumed floral notes interwoven with dried fruit, subtle spice (including coriander and a touch of star anise), and hints of potpourri. Aromas of red and black berries, fynbos, cured meat, and white pepper add further complexity\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wineconcepts.co.za\/product\/waterleliefontein-syrah-grenache-noir-red-blend-2021\/\" aria-label=\"Waterleliefontein Syrah Grenache Noir Red Blend 2021\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winecellar.co.za\/waterleliefontein-wine-blend-2021.html\" aria-label=\"Waterleliefontein Red Blend 2021 | WineCellar.co.za\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/waterleliefontein.co.za\/\" aria-label=\"Waterleliefontein Farm – Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wine\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/waterleliefontein.co.za\/product\/2021-syrah-grenache-noir-blend\/\" aria-label=\"2021 Syrah Grenache Noir Blend R260 (VAT incl.) Per Bottle (6 ...\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewineant19\/p\/C9mUbQvNOK1\/?locale=undefined\" aria-label=\"Waterliefontein Syrah Grenache Noir Blend 2021 . A 50\/50 blend ...\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe palate is bright and medium-bodied, showing excellent fruit definition and balance. Flavours of juicy red and black berries are complemented by clove, nutmeg, and a savory, meaty undertone. The wine’s lively acidity and powdery tannins provide structure and freshness, while the finish is long, intensely flavoured, and nuanced without being heavy\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winecellar.co.za\/waterleliefontein-wine-blend-2021.html\" aria-label=\"Waterleliefontein Red Blend 2021 | WineCellar.co.za\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/waterleliefontein.co.za\/\" aria-label=\"Waterleliefontein Farm – Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Wine\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewineant19\/p\/C9mUbQvNOK1\/?locale=undefined\" aria-label=\"Waterliefontein Syrah Grenache Noir Blend 2021 . A 50\/50 blend ...\" data-state=\"closed\" class=\"mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Platter gave this wine 4½ stars and says “\u003cem\u003eElegant tannin framed for 50\/40 blend showcases perfumed \u0026amp; floral black cherry \u0026amp; berry fruit.  Whiffs of liquorice \u0026amp; pepper, soft rounded palate complete highly enjoyable 2022.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim Atkin gave it 91 points in his 2025 SA report, describing it as “\u003cem\u003ea well-judged Bot River blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. Matured in older French oak, it’s floral, smooth and appealingly perfumed, with succulent raspberry, bramble and red cherry flavours and a violet top note\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmain id=\"inner-wrap\" class=\"wrap kt-clear\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-container site-container\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\" role=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-1470\" class=\"entry content-bg entry-content-wrap product type-product post-1470 status-publish first instock product_cat-wine has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL ANALYSIS\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% whole bunch for both varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 months in older 225L barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.23%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine To Share","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59586023620894,"sku":"WLF-SYG-2022","price":62.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/9919\/3658\/files\/Waterleliefontein_NV.jpg?v=1747551402","url":"https:\/\/winetoshare.com\/products\/waterleliefontein-syrah-grenache-2022","provider":"Wine To Share ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}