"Exceptionally impressive with its floral and herbaceous notes, the 2021 Cederberg Syrah offers a hint of reduction that keeps its expression somewhat restrained. Medium-bodied, it exhibits a certain firmness on the palate that will require a little more time to soften. If you drink it young, pair it with food, and I recommend decanting it at least an hour before serving. This is an absolutely impressive Syrah that exudes a sense of place and varietal character. I can see where it’s headed, and your patience will be rewarded. Bravo! 2025–2042” (Robert Parker 2023)
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Eye
A clear, brilliant magenta color
Nose
Intense, peppery aromas; a floral bouquet of rosebuds, violets, and cranberries, with notes of cherry and smoke
Palate
A lively attack, mineral acidity, fruity aromas—particularly plum and cherry—fine, delicate tannins, and a long finish with a pleasant freshness
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2040
Production
Produced in a batch of 3,490 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a forest-style quiche, rabbit stew in red wine, or confit of lamb shanks...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About the wine:
Exceptionally impressive with its floral and herbaceous notes, the 2021 Cederberg Syrah offers a hint of reduction that keeps its expression somewhat restrained. Medium-bodied, it exhibits a certain firmness on the palate that will require a little more time to soften. If you drink it young, pair it with food, and I recommend decanting it at least an hour before serving. This is an absolutely impressive Syrah that exudes a sense of place and varietal character. I can see where it’s headed, and your patience will be rewarded. Bravo! 2025–2042
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Cederberg Syrah comes from rocky sandstone soils located at an elevation of 940 meters. The well-defined nose features aromas of black fruit, white pepper, cloves, and subtle hints of flint. It is medium-bodied with juicy black fruit, quite salty and firm on the palate, and savory leading to a finish tinged with black olive. I would give it a few years in the bottle. 2026–2042
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Aromas of mushrooms, cocoa, crushed pepper, and dark berries. More earthy here, with a full body and broad, fleshy tannins. Complex notes of meat and stem on the finish. Long-lasting. Ready to drink now, but will be better after 2024.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ROB P. Posted on April 24, 2025
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Review by Mr. REMI R. Posted on 12/26/2024
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