2018 Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah
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Opening to a nose of classic expressions, the 2018 Syrah boasts elements of fresh cracked black peppercorn, olive tapenade and hung meat, dusty blackberry, dried herbs and dusty purple flowers with notions of lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is precise, focused and elegant with a full-framed profile that sways between dark juicy fruit and mineral dusty essence. The Syrah continues to unpack its complexities over the long, evolving finish that lingers on for moments after the wine has left the palate. Bravo!
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Neal Martin
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The 2018 Syrah Biodynamic was hand-sorted before being transferred into Nomblot concrete tanks for alcoholic fermentation, where 30% of the grapes are left whole bunch, the berries on stalks crushed to avoid carbonic fermentation at the bottom of the tank. The remaining 70% of grapes are destemmed. The wine takes two or three minutes to find its groove, then offers detailed blackberry, raspberry preserve, clove and wild fennel aromas, hints of bilberry jam emerging with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, saturated tannins and plenty of dusky black fruit mixed with garam masala and bay leaf. Beautifully defined on the finish. Stunning.