Description
The Paserene Union Syrah 2019 is one of Tulbagh’s most compelling Syrahs, combining concentration, mineral depth, and remarkable elegance. Produced from low-yielding vines grown on arid, decomposed slate soils, this wine reflects both the rugged character of its site and the meticulous winemaking philosophy of Paserene.
The nose is intensely expressive, revealing layers of blackberry, blueberry, violet, and dark plum, intertwined with notes of charcoal, smoked meat, black olive, spice, and mineral earthiness. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet beautifully composed, with dense, supple tannins supporting a core of dark fruit and savory complexity. A distinctive charry mineral character runs through the wine, adding depth and intrigue to the long, persistent finish. Despite its concentration, the wine retains freshness and balance, ensuring exceptional aging potential.
The nose is intensely expressive, revealing layers of blackberry, blueberry, violet, and dark plum, intertwined with notes of charcoal, smoked meat, black olive, spice, and mineral earthiness. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet beautifully composed, with dense, supple tannins supporting a core of dark fruit and savory complexity. A distinctive charry mineral character runs through the wine, adding depth and intrigue to the long, persistent finish. Despite its concentration, the wine retains freshness and balance, ensuring exceptional aging potential.
The grapes were hand-harvested from low-yielding Tulbagh vineyards and fermented in open-top concrete tanks for approximately four weeks. Gentle extraction during fermentation allowed the wine to develop structure while preserving fruit purity and site expression.
Following fermentation, the wine matured for 16 months in third- and fourth-fill French oak barrels, deliberately avoiding excessive oak influence and allowing the vineyard character to remain the focal point. The wine then spent an additional year in bottle before release, contributing to its integration and complexity.
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Following fermentation, the wine matured for 16 months in third- and fourth-fill French oak barrels, deliberately avoiding excessive oak influence and allowing the vineyard character to remain the focal point. The wine then spent an additional year in bottle before release, contributing to its integration and complexity.
Winemaker: Martin Smith
Paserene is a boutique winery founded by Martin Smith and Ndabe Mareda, dedicated to crafting luxury wines that express a true sense of place and authenticity. Working across Franschhoek and Tulbagh, the winery has earned a reputation for producing elegant, age-worthy wines that balance power with refinement.
The name Paserene derives from Passeriformes, the order of birds that includes swallows and swifts, symbolizing freedom, migration, and connection.
The name Paserene derives from Passeriformes, the order of birds that includes swallows and swifts, symbolizing freedom, migration, and connection.
