Boschkloof Epilogue Syrah 2015
By Christian Eedes, 28 September 2017
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The 2015 vintage of Epilogue Syrah from Boschkloof in Stellenbosch seems altogether more sleek and powerful than the stand-out 2014. The nose is rather heady with notes of red and black fruit, a definite herbal quality, almost minty in its intensity, floral perfume, liquorice and spice. The palate, meanwhile, is dense and deep with plenty of succulent fruit, fresh acidity and relatively soft tannins. Wine Cellar price: R590 a bottle.
Editor’s rating: 94/100.
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