Ayama Petit Sirah

Vintage 2023

Variety 100% Petite Sirah from our vineyards

Soil type

Gravelly, well-drained soils, as well as Paardeberg Mountain sandstone

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation was completed in steel, at controlled temperature, with frequent punching down. Malolactic fermentation took place in 500 lt barrels and aged for 9 months. Bottled in late spring

Serving Suggestions

Meats, strew, braised and grilled meats are excellent food and wine matches for Petite Sirah

.Tasting notes

Petite Sirah is deep, dark, and rich. On the nose expect sweet black berry fruit, blueberry, chocolate, baking spices, and cigar. On the palate, it is rich and round with ripe berry notes, leather, cocoa, anise, and cinnamon.