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Mid-ruby in colour, the latest rendition of Porseleinberg is tight as always on the nose at this early stage. With air, layers of green peppercorn, blueberry, red hedgerow fruit, rosemary and white pepper all come through. There is a clarity and lift that makes it almost Pinor Noir-like in its youthfulness. The palate is silky and refined, with the tannins softer and more integrated than in the last two vintages – this will drink well earlier than previous iterations. Delicate and airy in fruit, it is fine-boned, with chiselled cherry and white pepper fruit in the middle. Dried herbs and violets mingle with persistent, chalky tannins towards the finish. Another excellent Porseleinberg from a vineyard quickly establishing itself as one of the very best for Syrah, both in South Africa and beyond.