Gabrielskloof Syrah On Shale

Deep purple extending to the rim. Vivid, fragrant aromas of violets, blue flowers, and blueberry compote meld with a coolness marked by menthol and wild scrub herbs (Stem inclusion). A fresh, precise wine with a sinewy gait, excellent depth and an elegant yet structured frame with a core delivering dark fruit and some savoury nuances - a touch of the Syrah meatiness. Fine-grained, grippy tannins carry the wine to a long conclusion. Cool precision with a tension and mineral close. …

Really enjoyed it. Aged 7 years so coming of age now. Beautifully scented nose, with some hints of cgerry, leather and a subtle herbal character on the palate. We really enjoyed it.

Terroir-istes Local - Syrah, Cape South Coast (Cape Town - Las Cases) : (Tasted Blind): Intense blue fruit with graphite and toast. A little port-like in its floral attributes and quite attractive. The palate has more bite to the acid, with a bulbous mid-palate showing pencil lead blueberry and a slightly bitter cherry pip finish. There is some extraction here, with grippy, drying tannins but enough fruit to support the structure. Not quite ready to go, this may be another …