Rudera Syrah Stellenbosch 2004

Rudera, is the brainchild of former Kanu winemaker Teddy Hall. The idea was said to be born one rainy evening in front of a soul-warming fire. It was there that Teddy decided to produce the best wine possible under his own flag, without cutting any corners at any time, regardless of the cost or effort.

The Rudera range is small, and Teddy chose the varietals carefully, wanting to specialize and focus on just a few selections. Teddy wholeheartedly believes that both Chenin and Shiraz are the future of the South African wine industry, and feels that "South Africa can make wine that will be better, different, and more exciting than any in the world".

The name Rudera is plural for "broken stone" in Latin. As he believes that "Great wines are made out there in the dirt," Teddy felt that calling his range Rudera was the appropriate reference to terroir, as it is the foundation to create exceptional wines. He manages all the vineyards himself and gives the grapes individual vine attention to ensure optimum quality. Only the finest grapes are hand-selected and used for making wine. Teddy employs a "minimum manipulation" approach that lets the wine reach new levels through its own inherent quality.