Kleinood
Tamboerskloof John Spicer Syrah
Syrah/Shiraz from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Kleinood
The name Tamboerskloof means the valley (kloof) of the drums (tamboer). When the Dutch settled in the Cape in 1652 lookout posts manned with spotters were established on the hills and mountains around the peninsula. The first spotter was placed where the suburb of Tamboerskloof lies today. These spotters drummed the message of an approaching ship from one lookout post to the next until the farmers in the surrounding valleys heard the drums and proceeded to harvest their crops and hasten to Cape Town harbour with their wagons in order to meet the ship on arrival. Before moving to the Boland Gerard, Libby and their two children Spicer and Katharien lived in this Cape Town suburb for 25 years. Thus with the fondest memories and the need to acknowledge the happy years they had spent there they named their wine Tamboerskloof.
Description
The Tamboerskloof John Spicer Syrah 2013 has a medium ruby colour. On the nose dark fruit, blueberry and cassis dominate followed by charming floral notes of violets and sweeter jasmine. It finishes with spices, black pepper and sage. It has an amasingly generous middle palate, loads of texture and fresh acidity to carry the fruit from nose through onto the palate. A powerful finish, great oak integration with leather and tobacco notes, a remarkable wine whose approach and finish are harmonious.
Food Pairing
The wine pairs well with red meat and game flavoured with herbs, berry coulis or smokey spices. At its very best with a warm fire and good company.
