Intellego

Swartland Syrah

8.915 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.8

Almost Côte rotie wow

Almost Côte rotie wow

Jan 19th, 2017
Richard Van Oorschot

2013. Really juicy and fresh. Just want to keep drinking. Some va that provides lift. Delecate and playful structure with a beautiful backbone. Black tea, cinnamon, berries. Crisp tannins. Reminds me of a Beaujolais cru with extra depth.

2013. Really juicy and fresh. Just want to keep drinking. Some va that provides lift. Delecate and playful structure with a beautiful backbone. Black tea, cinnamon, berries. Crisp tannins. Reminds me of a Beaujolais cru with extra depth.

Dec 20th, 2014
Richard Van Oorschot

Interesting stuff. Changes very quickly; lovely nose but edgy taste, almost like a Loire red (!) at first, then after 30 mins changing into a very wide (va) nose with very broad S rhone type taste. All over the place.

Interesting stuff. Changes very quickly; lovely nose but edgy taste, almost like a Loire red (!) at first, then after 30 mins changing into a very wide (va) nose with very broad S rhone type taste. All over the place.

Jul 21st, 2014
E & K G

100% Syrah blend from two vineyards. Fresh dark fruit with hints of spice at the end. Acidity on the high side which keeps this from becoming too fruit heavy or jammy. Could use a bit more time in the bottle as the tannins come on pretty strong.

100% Syrah blend from two vineyards. Fresh dark fruit with hints of spice at the end. Acidity on the high side which keeps this from becoming too fruit heavy or jammy. Could use a bit more time in the bottle as the tannins come on pretty strong.

Aug 29th, 2020
Sarah Oettel

At Pot Luck Club, Cape Town.

At Pot Luck Club, Cape Town.

Apr 5th, 2018
Jordi Pazo

Can Cisa-Bar Brutal. Copa 5,20.
18.03.16

Can Cisa-Bar Brutal. Copa 5,20.
18.03.16

Mar 18th, 2016
Mathew McNamara

Bloody, meaty, oak. Just a baby. Would like to revisit this in a while

Bloody, meaty, oak. Just a baby. Would like to revisit this in a while

Sep 3rd, 2015
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

8.5

Quite funky style, VA, floral. Mealy finish. Not balanced

Quite funky style, VA, floral. Mealy finish. Not balanced

May 17th, 2015
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.2

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Ronnie had this 7 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2017
Keiran Kennedy

Wine Director The Veritas Group, Australia

9.2

Keiran had this 7 years ago

Keiran had this 7 years ago

Jun 10th, 2017