Community Tasting Note
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RRees wrote: 89 points
December 16, 2010 - Had this six months back and impressed more then - possibly the food and environment made more than its usual difference to the experience (was in the pool overlooking Hermanus the other time, about to have a "braai"). The thing about South African Syrah that I really love is its ease on the pallette and almost too-gentle flavor profile sometimes - after having been virtually raised on Barossa Shiraz in all it`s high octane glory. This wine needs 2 more years in the depths of the cellar before being opened. One of the drawbacks of the renaissance in the popularity of South African wine is that we as consumers will see younger and younger reds being released on the market and this may damage the expectations of lovers of this genre of red.
There are hints of wonderful gaminess and smoky fire scented leather - the fruit a little stalky and green but this will disperse over time and knit together in my view.1,594 views