Damascene W.O. Swartland Syrah 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Swartland
R535
‘75% of grapes from a Kasteelberg vineyard on schist, 25% from a Paardeberg vineyard on granite. 75% whole-bunch fermentation. All three examples of Syrah matured for 11 months in 2,000-litre oak vats. A touch of gunsmoke before rose, herbs, cherry, raspberry, orange and white pepper on the nose. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and powdery tannins, the finish very dry. Elegant and restrained. Alc: 12.93%.’ Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
‘The 2023 Syrah Swartland comes from 25% granite soils and 75% on schist/shale soils, with submerged cap used for the latter and normal pump-overs on the former. This is more backward and almost surly on the nose compared to the more expressive Stellenbosch Syrah, displaying darker fruit and a little tar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery, bordering on gritty tannins. Wuite linear and structured in style with a Cornas-inspired finish, it leaves a dash of black pepper and black olive tapenade to linger on the aftertaste. Very classy. 2026-2040’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100
‘The 2023 Syrah Swartland comes from 25% granite soils and 75% on schist/shale soils, with submerged cap used for the latter and normal pump-overs on the former. This is more backward and almost surly on the nose compared to the more expressive Stellenbosch Syrah, displaying darker fruit and a little tar and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery, bordering on gritty tannins. Wuite linear and structured in style with a Cornas-inspired finish, it leaves a dash of black pepper and black olive tapenade to linger on the aftertaste. Very classy. 2026-2040’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Jean Smit |
| Alcohol | 12.93% |
| Blend information | 100% Syrah |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
| Rating | CE 94 |
| Producer information | Previously the winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof, Jean Smit has partnered with Canadian-born David Curl, the former owner of Château Gaby in Bordeaux, and South African-born Genevieve Hamilton-Brown to create the Damascene label. Jean Smit is a rising star in SA winemaking and certainly a winemaker to watch. They seek out unique vineyards and sites across the Western Cape winelands and have created an exciting, pitch-perfect set of wines which are placed amongst the finest in SA. |
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