The nose is filled with aromas of red berry, spices, violets and lilies. The palate is creamy and delicate with hints of redcurrant and cedar. The finish is clean and has a lingering aftertaste of berry and white pepper.
The grapes for Dornier Siren Syrah come from a vineyard on the slopes of Simonsberg in Stellenbosch. The vines are planted on deep red soils. The vineyard is north east facing, but because of the proximity to the Simonsberg the first rays of sunlight only reach this vineyard later in the mornings due to the mountain shadow. During the summer months the vineyard is kept cool and healthy by the prevailing South Easterly winds.
The grapes were fermented in open, stainless steel tanks. Pump overs were done twice daily to extract optimum fruit flavours and tannin. After primary alcoholic fermentation the wines underwent malolactic fermentation followed by 15 months ageing in second and third fill French oak barrels to retain the delicate fruit flavours of the wine.
Winemaker: Philip van Staden
The grapes were fermented in open, stainless steel tanks. Pump overs were done twice daily to extract optimum fruit flavours and tannin. After primary alcoholic fermentation the wines underwent malolactic fermentation followed by 15 months ageing in second and third fill French oak barrels to retain the delicate fruit flavours of the wine.
Winemaker: Philip van Staden
Dornier is a family-owned, sustainably-farmed Stellenbosch winery specializing in Chenin Blanc and Bordeaux varietals. Dornier’s loft-style winery is a new attraction in the Cape Winelands. With its curved roof and the use of face brick and reflecting materials, the building blends creatively into the dramatic scenery of Stellenbosch Mountain. The style of the winery is a visual translation of their wines – elegant, clear yet complex and distinctly unique.
