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Score 91/100 · Drink 2012-2017, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Dec 2012

The 2009 Syrah 393 is raised 50% in finely grained new French oak for 20 months. It has a vivacious, opulent bouquet of cassis, redcurrant jus and fresh fig that is well defined and opens nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with liquorice-infused black fruit and a touch of spice and sage towards the heady finish. This is an opulent, well-crafted, modern style of South African Syrah. Drink now-2017. Another set of superb wines from one of Stellenbosch's finest exponents: David Trafford (see also Sijnn.) These were mainly very well crafted, expressive of both varietal and place and should merit cellaring. Importer: Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA

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91
91/100

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

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De Trafford
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

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Dry

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