Keermont

Stellenbosch Syrah

9.021 ratings

9.19 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Syrah

Lamb

Top Notes For

Author Drink Me, Quadrille, App editor The London Wine Guide, Judge for Decanter, IWSC, IWC, etc. , Freelance wine writer UK wine mags

9.4

Best SA Syrah? Phenomenally good, N Rhone lovers you need to try this.

Best SA Syrah? Phenomenally good, N Rhone lovers you need to try this.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2015

9.1

Four adults on a good bottle is a painful thing. Just too damn fast. Not a cool climate wine by any stretch but not a jammy mess either. Well made with layers of great smoky meaty flavors and a lush finish. The 15.5 abv is frighteningly well integrated. Delicious. And empty.

Four adults on a good bottle is a painful thing. Just too damn fast. Not a cool climate wine by any stretch but not a jammy mess either. Well made with layers of great smoky meaty flavors and a lush finish. The 15.5 abv is frighteningly well integrated. Delicious. And empty.

Aug 5th, 2015

Katy Jossy Simanski

9.2

Really nice South African Syrah.

Really nice South African Syrah.

Jun 26th, 2015

Michael Kotrady

9.5

Gives N. Rhône a serious run for its money. #Syrah #Stellenbosch

Gives N. Rhône a serious run for its money. #Syrah #Stellenbosch

Nov 21st, 2014

9.6

Stunningly well balanced, soft and approachable

Stunningly well balanced, soft and approachable

Mar 26th, 2016

8.8

Best So. African Syrah in memory, smoky, gamey, reminded me of Cayuse En Cerise

Best So. African Syrah in memory, smoky, gamey, reminded me of Cayuse En Cerise

Nov 16th, 2015

8.7

You can really taste Africa

You can really taste Africa

Jun 20th, 2015

8.6

Really lovely

Really lovely

Apr 25th, 2014

9.2

Hai had this 11 years ago

Hai had this 11 years ago

Apr 17th, 2015

9.1

Hai had this 11 years ago

Hai had this 11 years ago

Feb 24th, 2015