Reynvaan, Stonessence Syrah other_regions This is not a Chambolle

This is not a Chambolle of lace and grace but I like the delivery as well as the underlying material

serious and very much built-to-age finale

young personality

Some tasters will have an issue with that

Bone-dry finish but masses of character in a wine without masses of alcohol

Reynvaan, Stonessence Syrah other_regions This is not a ChambolleCurrently showing some rigidity and firm rockiness on the nose, the 2017 Syrah Stonessence emanates with a dusty black plum essence and classic black peppercorn aroma before showing elements of olive and worn leather. Medium to full bodied, the wine is spicy with elements of dry aged meat, dried blackberries and juicy plum with fine grained tannins and succulent acidity that makes my mouth water. The wine ends with a long, drawn out finish with spice