Radford Dale Stellenbosch Syrah 2017 croatina 100% of the juice was

100% of the juice was fermented in barrels with wild yeast beginning fermentation and adding some lovely creamy texture and funky notes

A great success for the vintage

It is drinking beautifully now

but had pronounced tannins that caused tasters to release a slight howl as it crossed the palate

fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices of cinnamon and cardamom

Radford Dale Stellenbosch Syrah 2017 croatina 100% of the juice wasOver the space of many vintages in The Cape, Syrah has proven itself well suited to the soils and the climate of our beloved Helderberg. With our vines maturing nicely we are seeing wines of elegance, depth and restraint, while also allowing the unique aspects of the terroir to shine. The wine shows a fantastically enticing nose with oriental spice notes and dark fruit complexity. Fine black pepper and soy sauce notes over a dark fruit core form the