South Africa 2021

From biodynamically farmed grapes in the Polkedraai, the 2019 Syrah from Reyneke is a stunning red. Floral and expressive, there’s notes of raspberry coulis and pomegranate, as well as incredible lift, and a mineral, textured finish. It’s a brilliant wine, with everything in impeccable balance. It’s a real advert for the holistic approach of Johan Reyneke.

The reserve red is Polkedraai Syrah, and is a stunningly beautiful Syrah from Johan and his team. This has loads of violet lift, crushed rock, and a core of blue fruit on the nose. The tannins are so refined, and the finish lasts an age. Outstanding.

Dubbed one of the "world's greatest Sauvignon Blancs" by Tim Atkin MW, the 2019 Reserve White is a really lovely wine. Fine-boned and suave, with notes of grapefruit and lime cordial, and plenty of spice too. A hint of reduction ensures it remains restrained, as well as hints at future greatness.

From biodynamically farmed grapes from Reyneke's estate, the 2020 Chenin Blanc is the best we've tried from Johan and his team. A hint of bruised apple, wild flowers, and a slight leesy complexity makes a wine that's ridiculously easy to drink