About the wine
Classy Syrah from the Simonsberg mountain area of Stellenbosch
- Arco was on the point of going bust in 2020 when the SA wine industry was hit by Covid, just as he was recovering from a battle with cancer. Thankfully, our very own Johan Kruger put him in touch with us, and Angel support helped keep him afloat. Arco’s now sourced and blended this super-premium wine to pay you back while helping out some of his winemaker mates who’ve also been hit hard by Covid.
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This classy Syrah comes from the Simonsberg mountain area of Stellenbosch where the higher altitude produces nice slow ripening and gives the wine a great floral character. We'll let Arco explain it to you for himself...
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'This is a beautiful Syrah more in the Rhone style, showing a lovely perfumed nose of violets and some lavender, as well as a little white pepper. The palate is more fruit forward than oaky, showing lovely plum and blackberry flavours, finishing with a hint of sweet spice.'
Arco Laarman, Winemaker
Best before
Drink now or will age for 5-10 years
Serving advice
Decant before serving and serve at 16°C
Food match
Being a foodie pairings are important to me. A bold wine like this can hold up to the intense flavors of slow-roasted barbecue pork. A great cut for this might be a pork shoulder where youÂ’ll have a rich umami-driven piece of meat. Vegetarian option is Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas with a nice strong cheese, vegans leave out the cheese!
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
South Africa
Stellenbosch
Syrah | Shiraz
Big Red
14.0% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Arco Laarman
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We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Arco Laarman. Introduced to Naked through our tight-knit South African winemaking community, he was a much-loved member of our winemaking family, and his exceptional talent will never be forgotten.
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A true original, Arco's passion for wine began in his teens. At just 19, he moved to the Cape, working three vintages with a top-tier winery. Quickly rising through the ranks, he established his own winery in 2016, seeking out unique parcels of grapes. Chardonnay was a favorite, but he loved his Cinsault and Syrah too.
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We are so grateful to have known Arco and share his passion for wine. Please join us in sending our love to his family and friends, and in raising a glass to a wonderful man. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
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