2022 Syrah, Tembela Wines, Western Cape

2022 Syrah, Tembela Wines, Western Cape

Lots of pepper spice here, which supports the core of dark berries and floral, violet-tinged character to the wine. This is nicely judged, and easily approachable, from a future star of the South African wine industry. Tiny production.

Critic score
92/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
In stock
£150.00
Bottle
In stock
£25.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Grape
    Shiraz/Syrah
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2036info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%

Tasting notes

Made with Polkadraai Hills grapes from Danie Carinus and the neighbouring Karibib farm, this is a very promising Syrah from up-and-coming young winemaker Banele Vakele. Matured in larger, older oak, it's all about focus, precision and palate length, with plenty of grip, clove, granite and red berry flavours and savoury tannins. 2024-29

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
92/100

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