Porseleinberg, Swartland other_regions_italy

Porseleinberg, Swartland other_regions_italyThe 2015 Syrah begins with with a black core of fruit with a grippy and rigid minerality on the nose. The palate is bone dry with a taught mineral driven expression that moves to a grippy tannic nature that lingers long on the finish with black spice and plum skin, and black tea. The body is full and brooding confirming the tannins are built for years to come. In youth, this acts like a young Barolo, as it can be unforgiving upon release. I am very

definitely makes up for the lost ground

with only ex-Tertre Daugay fruit used

This is also openly floral with hints of herbal tea adding breadth to the intensely earthy and brooding nose of mostly dark berry fruit aromas

The palate is full-bodied with a burly

green apple and white peach suffused nose

lavender and acacia blossom as well as discreet citrus nuances

(from an enormous 4

with good tannins and a fresh

find a friend that does

pear and freshly sliced apple

waxing lyrical when I first tasted it way back in 2000

and it's savory and slick