Sweetness: Dry

Grape: Syrah

Grape info: A native of the northern Rhône valley where, until relatively recently, it was more-or-less confined, Syrah produces full bodied wines with complex notes of leather, liquorice, and black pepper supported by soft, structural tannins, a weighty mid palate and age-worthy potential.

About: Riebeek Cellars are a community of families located in the Riebeek Valley, pooling their resources in order to access the best quality land, fruit and winemaking technology. With a crucial, local knowledge of the land and its manifold challenges, they are able to bring the consumer the best Swartland has to offer.

Tasting note: A concentrated nose of blueberry and blackberry with hints of leather and black pepper. A meaty, savoury palate showing plenty of black fruits with and dried herbs supported by supple, well-integrated tannins.

Character: Blueberry, leather, savoury