Syrah 'Swartland', Damascene 2022 skus_30149322 still capable of long evolution

still capable of long evolution thanks to the good freshness that defines it

brothers Pico and Vitaliano Maccario own 70 contiguous hectares

which may feel as simple and celestial as pairings come

A beautiful density with a lot of finesse portends a bright future

green apple and a hint of chamomile on the lengthy finish

Syrah 'Swartland', Damascene 2022 skus_30149322 still capable of long evolutionThe 2022 Syrah from Swartland comes from mostly shale and schist soils, 25% on granite soils, using 75% whole cluster fruit (the shale using submerged cap during fermentation). Aged in 2,000 liter Austrian oak, this leans more towards red berries, with touches of flint and white pepper with a hint of garrigues coming through with aeration. The medium bodied palate has finely sculpted tannins. Theres a lovely symmetry and focus here, a gentle but