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Flagship

2006 Swartland Syrah

The Spice Route Flagship, a 2006 Syrah from the Swartland region, presents an enchanting deep red hue that invites exploration. This wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, with a vibrant acidity that dances on the palate, providing freshness alongside its expressive fruit characteristics. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering rich flavors of dark berries intertwined with hints of spice, creating a captivating tasting experience. The tannins are notable yet well-integrated, adding structure and depth, making it an ideal companion for hearty dishes. This wine is crafted in a dry style, allowing the complex flavors to shine through, and is a perfect illustration of the exceptional quality that Swartland has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

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

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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