Circumstance Syrah 2017 Description
A wine of considerable maturity and sophistication, this 2017 vintage reveals the complexity that comes with time in bottle. The nose opens with layered aromatics - black pepper and warming spices interwoven with floral notes, ripe plums, and distinctive fynbos character that speaks to its South African terroir.
On the palate, the wine demonstrates the refinement expected of a mature vintage. Dry and beautifully balanced, it showcases plum and sour cherry flavours with a velvety texture that evolves gracefully. Initial cocoa notes give way to a stony minerality that builds through the finish, revealing the wine's underlying structure and elegance.
The extended finish speaks to a wine that has developed beautifully over time, with excellent length and presence. This is a serious, age-worthy expression - a true vin de garde that continues to reward the patient collector with layers of flavour and textural complexity that only come with proper maturation.
Great with red meats, especially lamb or sirloin steak, flavoured with Southern French herbs or hearty casseroles.