Eighth red in our South African blind tasting. First wine from Craven we have tried and this is definitely a cool climate Syrah. Dark ruby red. Light and floral on the nose with some raspberries, rhubarb and light savory herbs. Medium tannins but hidden by the acidity (6/10). Needed some air to calm down the acidity. Medium body with lots of red berries, especially raspberries. Dry and medium plus bodied. Drink from 2018 till 2025.
Eighth red in our South African blind tasting. First wine from Craven we have tried and this is definitely a cool climate Syrah. Dark ruby red. Light and floral on the nose with some raspberries, rhubarb and light savory herbs. Medium tannins but hidden by the acidity (6/10). Needed some air to calm down the acidity. Medium body with lots of red berries, especially raspberries. Dry and medium plus bodied. Drink from 2018 till 2025.
Dec 2nd, 2017
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
