Perfectly poised, this is a Syrah of real class. It shows beautifully ripe and fresh black cherry, with some red plum and cracked pepper. There's a background of cardamom and earth, and the tannins and oak spices intertwine to provide support for the abundant fruit on the palate. Very warm and comforting, this is wonderful stuff.

If you haven’t yet dived into the renewed, regenerated, and reinvigorated South African wine scene, it’s high time you began. Over the past decade, innovative wineries - such as the wonderfully boutique Trizanne Signature Wines - have been on a mission to win over the world’s hearts, minds, and tastebuds when it comes to top-notch South African vino, and with truly stunning effect. Trizanne Signature Wines, run by the irrepressible Trizanne Barnard, recognises the incredible diversity in South African terroir, and seeks out the finest vineyards from the country’s cooler sub-regions (primarily in Swarland and Elim) in order to explore the breathtaking potential of the grapes which flourish there. Working primarily with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon on the white end of the spectrum, and a breathtaking array of French varietals for producing deeply-flavourful reds, the sourcing and selection of beautiful vineyard parcels is absolutely central to the winery’s vision. With a set of processing and fermentation practices intended to let the quality of the fruit speak for itself, Barnard has successfully produced a portfolio of deeply characterful wines. In doing so, she perfectly encapsulates the excitement, innovation, and well-deserved optimism of South Africa’s wine scene today.