Shiraz
Shiraz 2017
Rhône Style wines from South Africa
About the SessionOver the past decade South African Rhône-style offerings have witnessed an explosion in popularity, led by the Swartland in the 2010s and subsequently spreading across the Cape.
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Private Client
Critics Ratings
'So much to love about 2017. Classic New World shiraz flavours of black fruit, smoked meats, coriander & cloves with smoky oak (60% new, 5% American). Supple & silky tannins & fresh acidity keep interest going right through to lengthy finish. Returns to stellar form of 2015 (98 pts) after out-there 2016 (4.5 stars, 93 pts).' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2020, 5* (95/100)
'Sourced from slate soils at high altitude, this goes through a saignée, bleeding off some of the juice for a rosé, to concentrate what's left behind. Serious, focused and stylishly oaked, with notes of mocha and blackberry and a sturdy backbone of tannin. 2021-27' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 91/100
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