Sons of Sugarland Syrah 2022
By Christian Eedes, 24 March 2023
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Winemaker Reenen Borman says that with Sons of Sugarland he’s trying to reflect “the honest side of Syrah” and therefore wants the wine to be as “raw” as possible – grapes from Polkadraai Hills, vinfication involves 100% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 11 months in a concrete “diamond”.
Gorgeous aromatics of violets, lavender, fynbos, black berries and pepper precede a palate that is vivid and energetic – pure fruit, zippy acidity and powdery tannins combine to joyful. Alcohol is 13.4% and it’s just wonderfully well realised, once again. Price: R415 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 97/100.
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