Kottabos Grenache Syrah 2022
By Christian Eedes, 20 April 2023
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The Grenache Syrah 2022 from the acclaimed Reenen Borman under his Kottabos label isn’t super-intense but it is exceedingly drinkable (I want to write “smashable”, but this apparently irritates some people).
An 80: 20 blend, the nose shows red currant, strawberry, fynbos and white pepper, while the palate has pure fruit, bright acidity and powdery tannins, the finish nicely savoury (alcohol: 13.4%). A whole lot of happiness for R205 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 92/100.
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David Charles | 21 April 2023
Yes to smashable
PK | 20 April 2023
More smashable and less everything else, I say 🙂
Kwispedoor | 20 April 2023
If people get irritated by the use of words like smashable, minerality, etc. they need bigger problems in their lives.
John Maytham | 20 April 2023
From the Collins Online dictionary:
smashable
New Word Suggestion
(of wine) relatively light and easy to drink
Submitted By: Melony – 08/09/2022
Approval Status: Pending Investigation