Porseleinberg Vintage 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Porseleinberg
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Swartland, Western Cape
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (Shiraz)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin MW 96/100; Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 95/100; Greg Sherwood MW 96+/100; Vinous ~93/100; Platter's South African Guide 5*

Tasting Note
Perfumed Syrah: raspberry and wild strawberry with cloves, fennel and dried lavender. Medium-bodied, mineral-driven palate with bright acidity, supple yet gripping tannins, white-pepper spice and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, venison, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, very low yields; fermented and matured ~12 months in concrete eggs (minimal/no oak), extended skin contact; bottled in small batches.

Vineyard Info
Single-site Syrah from the slopes of Porseleinberg in the Swartland, made by Callie Louw since 2010. Small-production, highly regarded ‘cult’ producer focused on site expression.