Full Stop Rock

"This super-attractive bright, plush and charismatic red blend is a steal at R215, proving how easy it is to bypass a wine like this, so unexpectedly different in a portfolio where Pinot is king, Chardonnay is queen, and Albariño is the new, cool kid on the block. But don´t let it fool you, this wine is not just some sort of crazy experiment. It works! And it works so bloody well! This vintage confirms how incredibly irresistible cool-climate Syrah-dominated blends can be in showing that gorgeous mix of violet perfume with a dusting of white pepper, licorice, and spices and a slightly wild, meaty streak running through the blackberry fruited core of the wine. As punchy in its attitude, while showing its fresh, juicy, and happy self, yet with a healthy dose of sophistication and flair. What a treat to be able to highlight this wine as something that so many wine drinkers would enjoy, even the serious wine geek will nod approvingly and say “Wow, I had NO idea these grapes could be grown so successfully here!” And as with all wines from this estate, the drive to never allow the oak to impose itself as being more important than expressing fruit purity and authenticity of place is to be applauded."MMW