Dark and brooding, the flagship 2017 Lady May from Glenelly is effusive from the first pour, with aromas of black cherry, purple herbs, baking spice and chocolate. The palate is distinctly savoury, with a spicy quality that represents quite a contrast from prior vintages. This is an altogether quite serious offering and perhaps lacks the glossy suave character of, say, the 2015, which I prefer at this stage. But this should be absolutely fantastic in around 5-10 years’ time and I can’t wait to try it again. — 3 months ago
mit Mary in Oudtshoorn Surval Olive Estate SA — 2 months ago
A delicious Sadie Family Syrah blend with Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, and Tinto Barocca and robust notes of tart black & red cherry, boysenberry, prune, fig, creme brûlée, clove, licorice, wet earth, crushed stone, mint, olive, and sanguine qualities. — 2 months ago
Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of strawberry
Dry. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, anise, mushroom finish. Soft, supple tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 months ago
One of Napoleon's favorites and also one of mine. Fully complemented my dessert but didn't add overwhelming sweetness 😊 — 3 months ago
Andrew Cullimore
Medium deep , ruby centre and ruby rim . Dark blackberry , spicy tobacco , earthy currants , coffee . On the palate quite dark fruit focused , blackcurrant , blackberry , dark cherry . With time in the glass this seems to show a bit more of the earthy , tobacco notes also present on the nose. Quite high fresh acidity , slightly gritty tannins , quite good tobacco tinged finish . This is showing well now but will age well for a further decade — 9 days ago