Tasting notes
Sijnn, Red 2017
'Distinctive shiraz-driven flagship with Mourvèdre, Touriga & Trincadeira (Tinta Amarela); the entire focus of the cellar. 2017, like 2016 (4.5 stars, 94 pts), elegantly powerful, with rich dark spice, chocolate & sweet fruit offset by lively acidity, firm tannins. 20% new oak, 18 months.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (96/100)
'One of the most beautiful and complex terroirs in South Africa supplies the grapes for this unique red, produced from a medley of Shiraz with 33% Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional and the very rare (in South Africa) Tinta Amarella. Inky, savoury and wild, it has freshness and concentration, notes of rosemary and lavender, meaty depths and fine oak. Drink 2023-30.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 96/100
Sijnn, White 2019
'Individual & rather gorgeous, limpid gold 2019 from 84% Chenin, has Viognier, Roussanne & Verdelho adding floral aromas & apricot notes. More savoury than fruity, richly full of flavour, textured, with a fine natural acidity. 10% new oak, moderate 13.4% alcohol.' – Platter's Guide, 4.5* (94/100)
'Made with fruit from young bush vines out in the wilds of Malgas, close to the mouth of the Breede River, this is an excellent counterpoint to the world-class red. Stony, bready and refined, with green apple, pear and peach skin flavours, racy minerality and some tannic structure from partial skin contact. Drink 2021-25.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 93/100
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