The Terroir Range
Suidooster Shiraz
Perched high in Bottelary, these vineyards have one of the best views of Table Mountain. Here, the prevailing south-easter or suidooster wind gusting off False Bay is fierce and unrelenting. As it carves its way around the granitic outcrops between the vines it delivers small berries, shaping a Syrah with deep concentration and refinement.
Suidooster Shiraz
2021
Alcohol: 13.63%
Total Acidity: 5.9g/ℓ
Residual Sugar: 3.1g/ℓ
pH: 3.54
Tasting Notes
Notes of violets and black pepper with bright red fruit. A focused and accessible palate defines this very attractive and concentrated Shiraz.
100% Shiraz
Vines planted in 2001 on weathered granite soil. Yield of 4-6 tons per hectare.
From one of the highest lying vineyards on Kaapzicht at 320m above sea-level, these grapes are hand-harvested, and destemmed with whole-berry fermentation. After gentle pressing the wine undergoes malo-lactic conversion in stainless steel tanks. The wine is racked to 300l barrels for 16 months.
5–7 years
Notes of violets and black pepper with bright red fruit. A focused and accessible palate defines this very attractive and concentrated Shiraz.
with chili caramel sauce
2 x uncooked and unsmoked pork loin ribs
1 tbsp coarse salt
1 tbsp smoked paprika
250ml beer, cider or chicken stock
Chili caramel:
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
4 red chillies chopped
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 cinnamon quill
squeeze of lime juice
Preheat the oven to 160°C.
Coat the ribs with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Place in a roasting dish, adding the beer, cider or chicken stock and cover with foil. Roast until tender, about 90 minutes.
To make the caramel, mix all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce until it forms a delicious brown syrupy sauce.
Take the ribs out of the oven. Add a little more spices to your liking, and place it on a hot braai for colour.
Cut the ribs and drizzle with the caramel sauce and serve some fresh limes on the side.
I always get asked to share this recipe. It's a killer starter to enjoy while having a few drinks by the braai.
Terroir Range
Expressing the essence of Bottelary, each wine is dedicated to a piece of Kaapzicht farm life and history.