Avondale

Samsara Syrah

9.017 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Paarl, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jess

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of stewed black cherry, vanilla, sweet spice, cocoa, espresso.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, licorice, cocoa, vanilla, espresso, leather. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. So rich & delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of stewed black cherry, vanilla, sweet spice, cocoa, espresso.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, licorice, cocoa, vanilla, espresso, leather. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. So rich & delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 3rd, 2024
Paul H
8.7

I am not overly familiar with South African wines. This has a light vibrant nose, which gets followed up by cherries and some plum primary notes with spicy finish. It is a good bottle for movie night.

I am not overly familiar with South African wines. This has a light vibrant nose, which gets followed up by cherries and some plum primary notes with spicy finish. It is a good bottle for movie night.

May 16th, 2018
Mr Mac
9.1

Sedimentary funk.

Sedimentary funk.

Feb 25th, 2015
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