Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier
75cl * Vegan * 14.0% ABV * South Africa
Syrah makes up most of the blend, though the Grenache from bush vines on Porseleinberg is the quiet superstar, offering pure fruit brightness and texture. The extended hang times allowed for elegant Swartland Cabernet Sauvignon and the Viognier lifts the aromatics to great effect in this wine from the multi-award winning Boekenhoutskloof winery.
Intense blackberry, bramble, and lavender aromas with gentle nuances of potting soil and cured meat dominate a dark and brooding nose. The abundance of perfume and the earthy character of the nose follows through generously onto a powerful palate, with a lush compote of blueberries, ripe plums, black currants & cherries. Cacao-powdery tannins are abundant, adding texture and complexity to an almost savoury mid-palate, seamlessly complementing the vivid dark fruits, alcohol and acidity. This is a robust, structured wine, yet it is delicate, poised and elegant at the same time. Black fruits, cumin spice, white pepper, liquorice and hints of garrigue persist on a velvety finish.
93pts - Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Report (2025)