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2019 Syrah 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw Wine Republic

2019 Syrah 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw

Western Cape, South Africa

Mountain Spice

Expressive, fragrant and quietly powerful, this Klein River Syrah combines ripe dark fruit with an intriguing thread of flowers, herbs and spice. Black plum opens into lavender, white pepper and five-spice, with hints of dried fruit and a cool herbal freshness adding complexity. Gentle chocolate and oak notes sit beneath the perfume, bringing depth while allowing the wine’s distinctive aromatic character to lead.

The palate balances generous flavour with a supple, finely structured feel. Dark fruit fills the middle, supported by chalky tannins and refreshing acidity, while savoury spice gives the finish an appetising dryness. There is concentration here, but also lift and a sense of restraint that makes the wine particularly rewarding at the table. Enjoy it now with time to open in the glass, or cellar it for further development. A compelling choice for lovers of fragrant, peppery Syrah with the depth to accompany a special meal.

For when: The lamb is roasting slowly and the evening has room for another story.

Pairs with: Roast lamb with rosemary, venison loin with juniper, peppered duck breast, slow-braised beef cheek, chargrilled aubergine with lentils, or a mushroom and chestnut pie.

G.P.S. stands for Grape Positioning System, Richard Kershaw’s exploration of distinctive vineyards beyond his Elgin base. This Syrah comes from Klein River, one of South Africa’s smallest wine wards, where shale-derived Glenrosa soils meet the cooling influence of the nearby coast. Sea breezes travel inland through the Akkedis Valley towards the Klein River mountains, moderating summer temperatures and helping shape the wine’s fragrant, savoury character.

Whats in the bottle
100% Syrah

Notable Awards
94 points, The Wine Advocate

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British-born Richard Kershaw began his career as a chef before turning to wine, gaining experience in California, Chile, Bordeaux, Hungary and Germany. He settled in South Africa in 1999, became a Master of Wine in 2011 and established Kershaw Wines in 2012. Chardonnay and Syrah were his original focus, with Pinot Noir joining the range in 2015.

Elgin remains the centre of his work, while the G.P.S. Series explores promising sites elsewhere in the Cape. In Klein River, Syrah grows beside the mountains on shale-derived soils, with coastal air helping to temper the growing season. This combination offers the conditions for wines that balance ripe fruit with freshness and aromatic complexity.

Working alongside oenologist Dudley Wilson, Richard combines careful vineyard selection with restrained handling in the cellar. Individual parcels are assessed separately, and oak choices are tailored to their character. Regular tasting throughout maturation guides the finished wines, with an emphasis on balance, texture and a clear expression of origin.

Made from 100% Syrah, clone SH1, from two Klein River vineyard blocks, one trellised and one trained as bush vines. Grapes were hand-picked on 1 and 5 March 2019, sorted and destemmed.

Uncrushed berries entered open-topped fermenters for three days’ maceration before spontaneous fermentation. Gentle punch-downs were used, with twenty days on skins. The wine was transferred to barrel by gravity, and the remaining skins were basket-pressed.

Malolactic fermentation preceded sixteen months’ maturation. French oak was selected from Burgundian and Rhône coopers, with 33% new oak; 89% of the wine matured in 500-litre barrels and 11% in breathable egg-shaped vessels. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol: 13.5%. Residual sugar: 2.5g/L. Total acidity: 5.3g/L. pH: 3.64.

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