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Rudera Syrah 2010
tasting notes
Rich, darkly-delicious "wild horse" of a wine, bursting with a nose of cassis, black berries and ripe red cherries, elegantly integrated with hints of "smoky bacon" and "new leather"-aromas. Bold and full-bodied on the palate, with a lingering creamy mocha finish, classically encapsulated by maturation in all-new French Oak barrels.

ageing potential
Drinking exceptionally well now and will reward two to six years in bottle.

blend information
100% Shiraz

food suggestions
Be as bold as this wine, and try it with: Grilled Tuna, with creamy Pepper and Portabella mushroom sauce Or Roast duck on a bed of spring onion-infused mashed potatoes, served with Home-made plum sauce

accolades
  • The Rudera Syrah 2001 scored Gold at Veritas 2002; Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 145 reviewed the 2001 as 88/100; and John Platter South African Wines Guide 2003, awarded the 2001 vintage 4 stars.
  • The 2002 vintage scored 89/100 in The Wine Spectator of June 30, 2005; and 4 stars in John Platter South African Wines Guide 2005.
  • The 2003 vintage scored 88/100 in The Wine Spectator February 2006 under 'New Releases'; and the 2003 vintage scored 4 stars  in John Platter South African Wines Guide 2005.
  • The 2003 vinage was among the Top 3 Best Ten Year Old Wines in SA in April 2013 of the RE:CM Competition with ****(*).
  • John Platter South African Wines Guide 2007 rated the 2004 vintage 4 stars; and The Wine Spectator scored the Rudera Syrah 2004 as 89/100 in January 2007.
  • John Platter South African Wines Guide 2009 rated the 2005 vintage 4 stars.
  • The Platter's South African Wines Guide 2010 rated the Syrah 2006 vintage 4½ stars.
  • The Platter's South African Wines Guide 2011 rated the Syrah 2009 vintage 4½ stars.
  • The Platter's South African Wines Guide 2013 rated the Syrah 2010 vintage 4½ stars.
 
R 938.00 per 6 bottle case (delivered)
R 156 per bottle
Delivery & VAT inclusive in South Africa only
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