Spice Route Flagship Syrah 2005

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Flagship Syrah is harvested from cordon pruned vines at Rheeboksfontein in Malmesbury. The vineyard is on a South facing slope, at an altitude of about 150m above sea level. Sea breezes cool the area down at night. The soils on this farm are red ferric Oakleaf. These are suitable for dry land viticulture as they hold moisture well, due to their clay content.

Colour: Deep vibrant red

Aroma: Subtle fruit, with cloves, cinnamon and smoky character.

Palate: Integrated and elegantly understated, with well balanced oak and soft tannins. Spice flavours follow through from the nose, with black cherries, liquorice and restrained red fruit. Medium bodied mid palate with a long, rounded finish.

Reviews:
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"Rich and broad, with dark currant, fig, bittersweet cocoa and licorice notes that show nice depth and cut on the fleshy finish. Good buried acidity keeps this honest. Drink now through 2010. 500 cases made. –JM" -Rated 90, Wine Spectator

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