A totally complete wine, Sijnn’s flagship red from the South African outpost of Malgas, is an incredibly drinkable wine in 2016 that shares many a semblance with a good quality Saint Joseph.
Syrah dominant, with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Mourvèdre and a nominal amount of Cabernet Sauvignon completing the unusual blend, it’s expressive from opening and benefits from a two hour decant. Dark, brooding and complex, with an iron core and some bright cherry acidity, it’s a virile wine with good length and a great accompaniment to beef. I’m lucky to have two more bottles and will excitedly try another in a few years’ time.
PS. Sorry for the unwarranted pic of my food but this was last week and I’ve since ditched the bottle. — 2 years ago
That's good, semi dry, easy drinking — 3 months ago
Dense and spicy, loved this! — 8 months ago
Nice 2017 reserve on July 2021 — 3 years ago
A little more plummy and jammy than the previous esporao which is less to my taste but still huge tannins and utterly delicious. An ace bottle for a birthday! — 4 years ago
"this is a wine made from Portugal grapes, and poor, stony soils and in a continental climate characterized by wide temperature ranges. Composed of regional great varieties - predominantly the aragonez, sarah, and Torigo National, it reveals the typical character of its origin. It is intense with rich aromas, complex flavors and is an excellent partner to good food," — 4 months ago
Citrus, wood finish, minor alcohol taste, green apple in front. Smooth and long. — 8 months ago
Juicy, smooth like velvet... Fantastic! — 3 years ago
Bought this bottle of red on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. I am partial to a fruity wine, it’s light and smooth on the palate and definitely a red you can enjoy on a summer’s evening. — 4 years ago
Dawn E.
Red blend from Portugal, 70% Castelão, 30% Touriga Nacional. Varietals I have never heard of! Medium bodied, mild tannins. Presents tastes of blueberries, black current, spice, and mild raisin. Also, picking up tastes of a whole cluster wine. Enjoying the complexity in this bottle!
Shout out to Iowa Women's Basketball and Caitlin Clark! Go Hawkeyes! — a month ago