Porseleinberg 2018
Porseleinberg 2018 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Stellenbosch, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, steak. Cheapest offer £80.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Porseleinberg 2018 is a full-bodied red wine produced from Syrah grapes in the Swartland region of South Africa. Produced by Boekenhoutskloof winemaker Mark Kent and farmer-winemaker Callie Louw, Porseleinberg is a single-vineyard wine produced on poor granitic soils in the Swartland. Reminiscent of a Côte-Rôtie from the northern Rhône, this wine is firmly established as one of the finest Syrahs in South Africa – if not the very finest. Vinified with whole bunches and matured in concrete eggs and foudre barrels. "In the right hands, great sites produce great wines. Since its inception in 2010, Porseleinberg has been one of the Cape`s most exciting reds, but nothing quite prepared me for the transcendent brilliance of this wine. Influenced by some time spent at Domaine Jamet in Cote Rotie- particularly their use of a submerged cap during fermentation - Callie Louw has made a stunning Syrah, proving his skills as both a farmer and a winemaker. In 2018, the style has shifted, away from power and grip to something more scented and refined. Focused, nuanced and very delicately oaked, with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, clove and white pepper spice and textured tannins. Simply world class." 100 points, Tim Atkin MW, 2020