Critics Ratings

‘Bright, dark ruby-red. Wild aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet and aromatic herbs. Densely packed but at the same time delineated and tactile, with dark berry, spice and violet flavors carrying through a firmly tannic, very long finish. This lovely young Syrah shows real personality and concentration, not to mention energy and lift. But it's still quite youthfully unevolved and worth holding for a few years.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 92/100 (Mar 2017)

‘Brush of violet-tinged fynbos on bold 2014 from Swartland & Wellington. Complex, layered, rich & dark-fruited with tannin squeeze from 18 months older oak (chiefly 2,500L Austrian foudre, some smaller barrels). Natural ferment & portion whole bunches.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5*

‘The 2014 Syrah is the last vintage that contains fruit from Wellington; this is 60% Porseleinberg and 40% Wellington, whereas 2015 will be W.O Swartland. It includes 25% whole bunch fruit and after pressing is transferred into 600-liter and 2,500-liter Stockinger foudres. Now this has an attractive bouquet with raspberry, wilted violet and subtle cassis aromas that unfurl gradually in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine line of acidity, well balanced with good structure towards the finish, a touch of sour lemon right on the aftertaste. Very fine.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 90/100 (Apr 2017)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client