The nose is perfumed, forthcoming and fresh, offering an array of rich dark fruits with a spicy, floral, even feral character, derived from complex aromas of dark berries, plums, violets, black olives, star anise and potting soil. The black fruits and earthy character of the nose follow through onto a dark, brooding palate with flavours of wild berries, brambles, liquorice, tobacco, clove and black cardamom. The mid-palate is concentrated, deep, dense, and slightly dusty, with dry, very fine cocoa-powdery tannins lending structure. The wine is very precise, with a medium to full body, a tight, grainy texture and vibrant acidity to balance. Blackberries, blueberries, and notes of garrigue and dark chocolate linger on a savoury finish.

"Full bottle 1,352 g. 100% Syrah (called so from 1997). Vines planted up to 20 years ago Porseleinberg (Mullineuxs' blueish Schist vineyard) and 30% planted 15 years ago on the Goldmine property (brown schist). Made in Franschoek. All Syrah fermented in Stockinger nowadays. Ambient-yeast ferment.
Mid blackish crimson and pale rim. Very warm and comfortable on the nose. Fresh and well balanced. Hugely satisfying. Great undertow. Really long. Delightful. Drink to 2028
17 points"
(Jancis Robinson MW, JR Purple Pages, June 2022)

"Beginning with a hint of reduction, the 2019 Syrah offers savory aromas with a firm, red fruit skin essence, dusty florals and notes of red and black spice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate provides still-tight tannins and an underlying spicy core before swaying with a firm mineral tension. The wine concludes with a spicy and savory finish that will benefit from decanting. Made with 60% whole-bunch Syrah, just over 27,000 bottles were filled after resting for 18 months in Stockinger barrels. Drink to 2028.
89+ points."
(Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate, December 2022)