Bright rube red color, with dense tears. The wine presents a broad and complex aromatic spectrum that combines memories of ripe red fruits, balsamic and spicy notes such as eucalyptus and cloves. Undertones of cocoa and toasty flavors are perceived.
Stark-Condé Stellenbosch Syrah 2020 earns 92 Wine Spectator. Ripe blackberry and boysenberry combine with pepper, anise, graphite and lavender. Fine tannins and fresh acidity lead to a long, lightly chewy finish. Drink through 2035.