Avondale Samsara Paarl Syrah 2006 91+ Points

Avondale Samsara Paarl Syrah 2006 91+ Points


Clear, bright cherry red with crimsom rim, medium plus concentration and high viscosity, no gas or sediment. Of note is the color, which is still vibrant for a nearly 6 years old red.

Clean, medium plus intensity, fine vinosity character, Northern Rhone aromatic in profile, reminescent of Crozes-Hermitage, dark plums, cherries, cassis, blueberry.....very berry expressive, earthy complex note, delicate oaking with a spicy core and black olives paste, brush of Mediterranean herbs such as dried rosemary and lavender, bay leaves, complex and layered.

Dry, medium acidity, medium tannin, very high alcohol though (14.5 ABV) fairly balanced, new flavors of bitter cherries,peach pip and delicately ripe plums, the texture is sanguine in profile, fresh and crunchy style, lots of energy here, medium plus lenght and high complexity, now until 2019+

Pour at 13 degrees celsius, ideal with a grilled beef sirloin, served with flash fried fermented black beans, medley of peppers, carrots, sweatpeas and spring onions.

Avondale motto is "Terra est Vita" i.e "Soil is Life" and is the proponent biologic / biodynamic producer in Paarl.

One of the South African wineries leading a sustainable and natural viticulture, these are hand crafted wines of high quality, more to follow on Avondale.