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Castillo

2010 Swartland Syrah

The Three Foxes Castillo is a captivating Syrah from the renowned Swartland region, celebrated for its bold and expressive wines. This red wine showcases a medium body, perfectly balancing richness and elegance. Its acidity is vibrant, lending a refreshing quality that enlivens the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring luscious notes of dark berries and plums, which are complemented by hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notable yet supple, providing a structured mouthfeel while allowing the fruit to shine. This beautifully crafted wine is dry, making it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes. The 2010 vintage offers a mature complexity, inviting you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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