Porseleinberg

Swartland Syrah

9.243 ratings
9.29 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

Amazing. My words might do it injustice. Think Jamet though

Amazing. My words might do it injustice. Think Jamet though

Feb 27th, 2022
Adam Knoerzer

So intense, so brooding, so delicious. Black fruits, olives, pepper, and flowers all combine for a knockout punch. This can chill out for a few years.

So intense, so brooding, so delicious. Black fruits, olives, pepper, and flowers all combine for a knockout punch. This can chill out for a few years.

Feb 23rd, 2020
Julia van der Vink

Production Forlorn Hope Winery

9.5

Ballsy booze.

Ballsy booze.

Mar 8th, 2015
Andrew Cullimore

Pretty deep ruby , narrow pink ruby rim . Deeper fruits , blackberry , blackcurrant and dark cherry , touch of spice . Sweeter fruits , blackberry , touch of blackcurrant , bacon fat , olive . Quite sweet tannin , ok acidity . Alcohol is slightly noticeable . Good length . This is just entering its drinking window , will continue to improve over the next 5 years and last a further 5-10. At Cheers Irish Pub, Jaraguá do Sul , SC, Brazil

Pretty deep ruby , narrow pink ruby rim . Deeper fruits , blackberry , blackcurrant and dark cherry , touch of spice . Sweeter fruits , blackberry , touch of blackcurrant , bacon fat , olive . Quite sweet tannin , ok acidity . Alcohol is slightly noticeable . Good length . This is just entering its drinking window , will continue to improve over the next 5 years and last a further 5-10. At Cheers Irish Pub, Jaraguá do Sul , SC, Brazil

Mar 23rd, 2023
James Cooper

Fantastic, to good to share! Not easy to find either!!

Fantastic, to good to share! Not easy to find either!!

Feb 3rd, 2023
Nicolas Greinacher

Deep purple, the 2018 Porseleinberg Syrah reveals alluring aromas of dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, dried lavender wood smoke and even some rose water. On the palate, this full-bodied South African Syrah offers great tension and flavor complexity, adding notes of ripe strawberry, iodine and earth. The long, lingering finish confirm an outstanding wine. 100% whole bunch fermentation, aged for 12 months in large oak barrels and a small portion in concrete eggs. Drink now until 2040.

Deep purple, the 2018 Porseleinberg Syrah reveals alluring aromas of dark plum, black cherry, blackberry, black pepper, dried lavender wood smoke and even some rose water. On the palate, this full-bodied South African Syrah offers great tension and flavor complexity, adding notes of ripe strawberry, iodine and earth. The long, lingering finish confirm an outstanding wine. 100% whole bunch fermentation, aged for 12 months in large oak barrels and a small portion in concrete eggs. Drink now until 2040.

Nov 27th, 2022
Joe Fischer

Black fruit, mint, long lasting, rich tannins, needs more aging time

Black fruit, mint, long lasting, rich tannins, needs more aging time

Mar 6th, 2021
Benno

Very dark hue, tannins are soft and got a nice spiced plum palate with good length. Quite subtle for a big Shiraz and likely better with a few more years age. Less punch than a McLaren Vale/Barossa Ozzie Shiraz.

Very dark hue, tannins are soft and got a nice spiced plum palate with good length. Quite subtle for a big Shiraz and likely better with a few more years age. Less punch than a McLaren Vale/Barossa Ozzie Shiraz.

Jun 27th, 2020
Jan de Weerd

Spicy, rich, exotic cigar notes, all drenched in dark ripe black fruit. Although, for me, too much in your face without the depth of complexity. Tammy loved it.

Spicy, rich, exotic cigar notes, all drenched in dark ripe black fruit. Although, for me, too much in your face without the depth of complexity. Tammy loved it.

Jan 4th, 2020
Stanislav Lobanov

17/20 (92/100) Молодой, интенсивный аромат с нотами бузины, ежевики, чернослива и копченостей. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе. Мощно.

17/20 (92/100) Молодой, интенсивный аромат с нотами бузины, ежевики, чернослива и копченостей. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе. Мощно.

Nov 16th, 2019