2013 Porseleinberg Swartland Syrah

Totally opaque midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Black cherry and liquorice aromas are overlaid by a mix of peppered dried meats, earthy dried clove like notes, black olive and hints of leather. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits infused with scorched earth, smoked meats, black olive and peppered herbs have a dryish finish. Robust tannins lend a rustic feel to the aftertaste and impart some grip.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews....
The 2013 Porseleinberg uses whole bunch fruit and is matured 60% in foudre and 40% in concrete eggs. Winemaker Callie Louw has fashioned a wine that has a very composed, quite intense and voluminous bouquet - black cherries and iris, with less of the violets and more a brooding marine influence that with aeration takes control of the aromatics. The delineation here is very impressive. The palate is grippy on the entry, the terroir permeating this Syrah from start to finish. With a Cornas-like brutishness counterpoised with stunning delineation and focus, this is a serious Syrah for the Syrah Swartland afficionado. It has the presence to last 15-20 years and represents one of the region's best contributions to the vintage. Good luck finding a bottle! Drink 2020 - 2040.
95 Points
Neal Martin - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (November 2015)

This has a core of raspberry, boysenberry and blackberry fruit waiting to burst out, harnessed for now by graphite-edged grip. Loads of black tea, violet and anise details fill in the background, while the finish ripples with acidity. Youthfully coiled, showing superb energy throughout. Syrah. Best from 2018 through 2027.
94 Points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator (September 2016)