A totally complete wine, Sijnn’s flagship red from the South African outpost of Malgas, is an incredibly drinkable wine in 2016 that shares many a semblance with a good quality Saint Joseph.
Syrah dominant, with Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Mourvèdre and a nominal amount of Cabernet Sauvignon completing the unusual blend, it’s expressive from opening and benefits from a two hour decant. Dark, brooding and complex, with an iron core and some bright cherry acidity, it’s a virile wine with good length and a great accompaniment to beef. I’m lucky to have two more bottles and will excitedly try another in a few years’ time.
PS. Sorry for the unwarranted pic of my food but this was last week and I’ve since ditched the bottle. — 4 years ago
Spicy red. Nice tannins. Glad encounter. — 17 days ago
Lovely wine — 7 months ago
Smooth and just the right amount of tannins for a grilled steak and potato dinner. Very enjoyable. — 3 years ago
Juicy, smooth like velvet... Fantastic! — 5 years ago
Más intenso sin perder la frescura — 2 months ago
10/29/22 - steak, with asparagus & mashed potatoes! — 3 years ago
Yoly Sardinas
At the Orangerie for our first night at the Yeatman . — 6 days ago