Forge Mill, Shiraz Cinsault Mourvèdre 2022
Forge Mill, Shiraz Cinsault Mourvèdre 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre (Western Cape, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, beef stew, charcuterie, barbecue. No need to decant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Chapoutier M. Chapoutier · Languedoc-Roussillon | £13.95 | |||
| Running Duck Shiraz, Western Cape, Stellar Organics (organic) 2025 Stellar Winery · Western Cape | £10.90 | |||
| Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz Half 2023 Dandelion Vineyards · South Australia | £11.00 | |||
| HALF Dandelion Lionheart of Barossa Shiraz Dandelion · South Australia | £9.50 |
Forge Mill is a reliably crowd-pleasing label from South Africa's Western Cape, and this Shiraz, Cinsault and Mourvèdre blend is exactly what it sets out to be: unwooded, bright, and built for drinking, not deliberating over. The Rhône trio works particularly well in this climate — Shiraz gives the backbone and dark fruit, Cinsault keeps things light and fresh, and Mourvèdre adds a faint savouriness that stops it from being one-dimensional. The vineyards are dry-farmed, which tends to keep yields in check and flavours focused. The result is a juicy, fruit-driven red that drinks well from the moment you open it. No need to decant, no need to wait. Pop it, pour it, and enjoy it now while that fruit is singing — ideally alongside something from the braai.