Engelbrecht Els
Cirrus Syrah
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Dark, opaque, deep ruby red. Clear. Heavy intensity in the color, medium plus rim, and no sediment. But this was a coravin with a 2 hr decant in the glass. Love the nose on this one. Starts off with wet gravel and baking spices. As it opens up it changes to marmite and leather. Palette begins a little sweet and is very savory with some notes of marmite and meaty. Moderate to full body with moderate tannins (6.5/10) needs to integrate a little more. Slightly furry and dry. Long finish. Could be cellared for another 2 years or so.
Dark, opaque, deep ruby red. Clear. Heavy intensity in the color, medium plus rim, and no sediment. But this was a coravin with a 2 hr decant in the glass. Love the nose on this one. Starts off with wet gravel and baking spices. As it opens up it changes to marmite and leather. Palette begins a little sweet and is very savory with some notes of marmite and meaty. Moderate to full body with moderate tannins (6.5/10) needs to integrate a little more. Slightly furry and dry. Long finish. Could be cellared for another 2 years or so.
Nov 23rd, 2015