Mullineux Syrah 2008 - Coastal region South Africa

In search for more options to match game dishes I set my eyes on this South African Syrah. This syrah is from South Africa’s Swartland district, an area north of Cape Town which traditionally produced chunky, rather rustic reds. Not this one. It’s a northern Rhône style red, with perfumy, smoky, black pepper aromas, refined black fruit, smoke and herb flavours and a lovely silky texture. This is the debut vintage for Mullineux Family Vineyards, although Chris Mullineux is well-known as the winemaker who put Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards on the map. This is like top notch Crozes Hermitage or young Hermitage. Borderline low to medium price range but worth every penny especially if you have already spent a considerable amount of money on game. Best served 16-18c.
Mullineux Syrah 2008, Coastal Region South Africa, lovely Rhone stuff from SA
Low/medium price 219, but P+

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