{"product_id":"syrah-oxalis-2024-wine","title":"Oxalis 2024","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eNamed after the rare and endangered \u003cem\u003eOxalis duriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e, a bulbous geophyte endemic to the Overberg region between Bot River, Heidelberg, and Bredasdorp, this wine celebrates both botanical conservation and terroir expression. Like the delicate flowers of \u003cem\u003eOxalis duriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e—which bloom in white, rosy purple, or combined hues with yellow tubes—this Syrah can only be made in this precise place, reflecting the unique character of Gabriëlskloof's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThree blocks on Gabriëlskloof, 150m above sea level, planted 2003. Previously sold but retained from the 2023 vintage onwards to capture exceptional site potential. Block A1 lies on the transition zone between shale and sandstone, contributing 50% of the blend as a mix of both rock types; the remaining 50% comes from two sandstone blocks. The 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, while challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. Despite reduced quantities, the 2024 wines showcase intense characteristics balanced by a lively freshness, reflecting the vineyard's robust early-season development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e50% whole bunch fermentation in small fermentation vessels, one punch-down a day, followed by post-fermentation maceration before pressing. Matured for 12 months in 500L French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd fill Vicard and Sylvain cooperage).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAromas of mulberry, plum, crushed pepper leaf and ocean rockpool lead the nose. The palate shows ripe black cherry, liquorice and black olives, given a savoury edge from clove and cocoa nibs. A fresh, seaweed-like salinity becomes more pronounced with time in the glass, as does a roasted coffee note. Integrated, earthy tannins lead to a long, dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAlc 12.8% vol | RS 2.6 | TA 5.9 | pH 3.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Oxalis_2024.pdf?v=1785955235\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oxalis 2024 PDF Tasting note\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43409748885565,"sku":"SYOX24","price":930.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Projects-OxalisSyrah-Botriver-SouthAfrica-750ml-Front-2024-HD-noShadow.png?v=1785954949","url":"https:\/\/gabrielskloof.co.za\/products\/syrah-oxalis-2024-wine","provider":"Gabriëlskloof Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}