Porseleinberg Vintage 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Porseleinberg
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Swartland
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah (Shiraz)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critic scores include Tim Atkin 96/100, Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 96/100, Wine Spectator 95/100, James Molesworth 95/100, WineMag 94/100; widely praised for purity, minerality and length

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red berries, olive and pepper, violets and cocoa, savory cured‑meat and smoky-mineral undertones; chalky, fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, côte de boeuf or beef short ribs, braised venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu or Cantonese roasted pork, Sichuan beef, umami-rich soybean or mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Whole-bunch, minimal‑intervention (Swartland Independent) fermentation; matured ~12 months in large-format foudres and concrete with little or no new oak.

Vineyard Info
Porseleinberg is a low-yielding Syrah site on Porcelain Mountain (near Riebeek Kasteel), stewarded by Callie Louw; limited production and highly regarded for intense, terroir-driven Syrah.