Ernie Els Proprietor's Syrah 2023

THE 2023 VINTAGE

The 2023 growing season was marked by a warmer winter and fewer cold units, but steady
Atlantic winds and light spring showers helped regulate summer temperatures. This led to
healthy canopy growth, even development, and balanced ripening across all varieties.
Harvest began on 16 February with Merlot and concluded with our later-ripening Cabernet
Sauvignon, which benefited from extended hang time. Despite late-season rain and
predictions of a smaller crop, the Helderberg produced exceptional fruit with remarkable
colour, structure and finesse.