Mellish Bakenkop Syrah 2021 7yo Malty & Soft showcases Miyagikyo's

Malty & Soft showcases Miyagikyo's more malty side with refill casks allowing the barley to shine through while still retaining its softer side

crisp red fruits

This meticulous process results in a wine that is fresh

nuttiness and spices with some marzipan and vanilla touches to it as well

Finish: Long and delightfully spicy with a toasted sugar laced with gorgeous tannic smokiness

Mellish Bakenkop Syrah 2021 7yo Malty & Soft showcases Miyagikyo'sDESCRIPTION Sourced from a vineyard planted in 2003 on the lower south facing slopes of Bakenkop hill, this Syrah grows in ancient, stony shale soils between 5080m elevation, just 9 km from the Atlantic. Organically farmed since 2015, the vineyard yielded just 6. 2 tons ha in 2021. Grapes were hand harvested and fermented with 35% whole bunch; the remainder destemmed into a two ton open fermenter. Spontaneous fermentation began after a two day soak,