The high-altitude, single-vineyard Syrahs have been Keermont’s calling card for over a decade. Their 96-point Topside Syrah 2019 is brimming with spice, pepper, dark fruit and black olives, framed by fine, chiselled tannins. ‘If Topside is Alex Starey’s Côte Rôtie, then Steepside is his Cornas,’ says Tim Atkin. The 95-point Steepside Syrah 2019 comes from the oldest north-facing plot planted in 2005. It’s remarkably fresh and brooding, with deep fruit and powerful tannins. ‘This certainly needs time, but it will be worth the wait,’ enthuses Martin.

‘Alex Starey's excellent Cabernet Franc doesn't always get the praise it deserves,’ says Atkin. The 94-point Pondokrug Cabernet Franc 2019 is layered, complex and downright delicious. Sourced from a high-altitude, clay-rich site, it offers an ethereal expression of the variety, with dense fruit and classic leafy undertones that we love. If you’re looking to impress at the dinner table, this is for you.

Keermont must be SA’s most under-the-radar winery. With everything grown, produced and bottled on the farm, their single-vineyards offer a special and hedonistic drinking experience. Produced in minute quantities, the wines are held back for later release to ensure you get the utmost enjoyment from the get-go.