🍷 False Bay Old School Syrah 2021 is a dry South African red for anyone who enjoys savoury character alongside juicy fruit. Made from Syrah, also known as Shiraz, it comes from the W.O. Coastal Region and brings a traditional approach to an accessible everyday bottle. The 750ml format and 14% alcohol make it an easy choice for a dinner table shared with friends.
🌿 The name Old School reflects the winemaking itself. Grapes are hand picked from sustainably farmed coastal vineyards, then fermented with naturally occurring wild yeasts, including a proportion of whole bunches. Maturation takes place in large wooden casks known as foudres. This gentle approach gives the wine room to express its fruit and savoury personality without relying on conspicuous oak flavours.
👃 The house tasting profile combines ripe bramble fruit and spice with earthy, meaty nuances. On the palate, fresh red fruit, fine tannins and refreshing natural acidity create a structured, balanced impression. That combination makes Old School Syrah especially appealing when the food is rich and you want the wine to keep each mouthful lively.
🍽️ Bring it to the table with grilled lamb, roast beef or a rich Mediterranean dish. Peppery sauces, tomato-based casseroles and moderately spicy food are particularly inviting partners. For a relaxed evening, try a glass alongside a meat-topped pizza and let the savoury flavours meet the food.
🌡️ Serve at approximately 16–18°C, slightly below a warm room temperature. Its screwcap is convenient for everyday service, and the wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It contains sulphites. Choose False Bay Old School Syrah 2021 when you want a characterful red with fruit, freshness and a traditional cellar story.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: False Bay Vineyards / Waterkloof cellar
- 🌍 Country: South Africa
- 📍 Appellation: W.O. Coastal Region
- 🍇 Grape: 100% Syrah (Shiraz)
- 🍷 Style: Dry red • Vegan friendly
- 📅 Vintage: 2021
- 📦 Volume: 750ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 14%
- 🪵 Winemaking & aging: Wild yeast, partly whole-bunch; large wooden casks (foudres)
- 👃 Aroma: Bramble fruit, spice, earthy and meaty notes (house profile)
- 👅 Taste: Fresh red fruit, fine tannins, refreshing acidity (house profile)
- 🍽️ Best with: Red meats, spicy and rich Mediterranean dishes; serve 16–18°C
- 🔓 Closure & allergen: Screwcap • Contains sulphites
- 🏅 Rating: Platter’s 3 stars for the 2021 vintage, listed by CurryWines
