Syrah 393 2013

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'393 refers to the altitude of the vineyard on Dave Trafford's property. This single parcel makes a rich, blockbuster wine that's picked late and sees 40% new oak. Compact, dusty tannins and considerable concentration underpin dark plum, damson and blackberry flavours. Drink 2017-25.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 94/100

'Unfined/filtered, as all reds, 2013 similar deep & broad vein as 2012 (93 pts), 2011; layered & refined, it has violet & pepper nuances, satisfying now but crafted to improve decade or more.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide, 4.5*

'Solidly built, with lots of dark plum, fig and blackberry compote flavors forming the core, enlivened by a streak of licorice snap and backed by sweet toasted vanilla accents and brambly grip on the finish. Densely packed but shows ample energy. Will cellar nicely.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Oct 2018)