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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Syrah 2010 85 Points

Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Syrah 2010 85 Points


Clear, bright, ruby cherry red with purple rim, medium plus concentration, medium plus viscosity, no gas or sediment.

Clean, medium plus intensity, dark plums, blackberry, spicy cinnamon, cloves and white pepper, slight rosemary blossom note, earthy and delicate with cedar and vanilla note.

Dry, medium plus acidity, high alcohol evident but well integrated, medium tannin, savory black olives and dark ripe plums, medium lenght and medium complexity.

A pure. clean and precise Syrah that is fresh and delicate with good tannic structure, unpretentious oaking, very good respect of fruit and varietal typicity, another excellent offering from Boekenhoutskloof, excellent value and over delivers on price point, grab as much as you can!

Enjoy now until 2017, perfect with a mixed grilled braai