Ken Forrester

The Gypsy Stellenbosch Grenache Syrah

9.215 ratings

9.33 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Grenache, Syrah

Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.1

Beautiful South African #wine, Grenache/Syrah blend

Beautiful South African #wine, Grenache/Syrah blend

Nov 9th, 2014

Corey Zamora, CSW

9.7

Fantastic. Sweet smoke, graceful earth and dried fruit.

Fantastic. Sweet smoke, graceful earth and dried fruit.

Sep 28th, 2014

Lucien Matthews

9.4

Excellent red complex but smooth

Excellent red complex but smooth

Sep 9th, 2017

Cynthia Langstaff

8.4

2009. Full fruity nose. Pepper on tongue dominates at first. Astringent tannins slowly emerge. Opens up after a bit with Fairly one dimensional cherry balanced nicely by the tannins. Paired well with chinese bbq- style pork belly. Prob best paired with a strong meat, not a sipping wine.

2009. Full fruity nose. Pepper on tongue dominates at first. Astringent tannins slowly emerge. Opens up after a bit with Fairly one dimensional cherry balanced nicely by the tannins. Paired well with chinese bbq- style pork belly. Prob best paired with a strong meat, not a sipping wine.

Jun 4th, 2016

Christy Karabetian

9.5

First bottle in our new home!!

First bottle in our new home!!

Apr 16th, 2016

Steve Hagenlock

9.4

Beautiful!!

Beautiful!!

Jun 20th, 2014

10

Fantastic super smooth unusual varietal. Grenache predominant

Fantastic super smooth unusual varietal. Grenache predominant

Sep 23rd, 2013

Sommelier/Wine Director Social Wine Bar

9.2

Brad had this 12 years ago

Brad had this 12 years ago

Apr 27th, 2014

9.2

Sarah had this 5 years ago

Sarah had this 5 years ago

Jan 13th, 2021

8.5

Freya had this 8 years ago

Freya had this 8 years ago

Mar 29th, 2018