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Critics Ratings

'After the Kloof Street red 2017, this is more savoury and sober in aroma. Spice, pepper and dark fruit of pure Syrah. Some oak sweetness on the palate but counterbalanced by the finest of dry tannins. Chalky fresh aftertaste.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2019)

'Blend of 3 soil types specified in terroir range, half the barrel time, 2016 earlier drinking but appearances deceive, still sleekly powered for ageing. Classic shiraz styling, scrub & hedgerow fruit, white pepper, plush texture, sinuous elegance.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (91/100)

'The 2016 Syrah has an elegant nose of red and black fruit with subtle black pepper aromas and soft florals tones. On the palate, the wine has a shy yet chewy red core with a tannic edge that drives through to the mid-palate. The finish is grippy, with a firm structure, tight red-fruit tannins and black spice wound up with complex mineral tones. While it may be food-friendly now, it will last for years to come.' - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Oct 2019)

'Savvy Syrah drinkers know that this example of their favourite grape is fantastically consistent from year to year. Using fruit from seven vineyards on schist, granite and iron soils, it's a fine, violet-scented red with some pepper spice and a bit more tannic grip than usual. 2019-24' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100

'The 2016 Syrah is 100% whole-bunch fruit, and I think this gives it the edge over the 2015. It has a very fresh, focused nose with more edginess than the previous vintage, offering touches of peppermint and dried herbs. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannin - quite a "cool customer," presenting a longer, more precise finish than the 2015. Excellent.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Aug 2018)

'Focused, with a sanguine streak through the mix of black cherry, red currant and juniper notes. Picks up iron-tinged grip on the finish. Drink now through 2020.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Sep 2018)