Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Brief notes, but no less justice for this absolutely knockout old-school Stellenbosch Syrah, a wine which transported me to the southern Rhône with its Provençal aromas and full-bodied profile.
Smoked bacon, rendered fat and black pepper give this varietal away, though, and only the faintest bricking of colour give a suggestion of this wine’s age.
Brief notes, but no less justice for this absolutely knockout old-school Stellenbosch Syrah, a wine which transported me to the southern Rhône with its Provençal aromas and full-bodied profile.
Smoked bacon, rendered fat and black pepper give this varietal away, though, and only the faintest bricking of colour give a suggestion of this wine’s age.
Rich in flavor, it's got a nice smokiness to it with blackberry and baking spices and dry earth coming up from behind. I really want some ribs with this.
Rich in flavor, it's got a nice smokiness to it with blackberry and baking spices and dry earth coming up from behind. I really want some ribs with this.
Mar 29th, 2016
Surpringly youthful in color for a ten year old wine. Plum, cherry, spice, dash of cola, touch of bubble gum on the finish.
Surpringly youthful in color for a ten year old wine. Plum, cherry, spice, dash of cola, touch of bubble gum on the finish.
Dec 27th, 2014
A very smart wine, showing aged notes of herbs, dark fruits and just a little meatiness, rich and a medium to long finish. Great value too!
A very smart wine, showing aged notes of herbs, dark fruits and just a little meatiness, rich and a medium to long finish. Great value too!
Jan 18th, 2017
Good depth however has lost a lot of its fruit.
Good depth however has lost a lot of its fruit.
Feb 14th, 2016
