Mullineux Syrah Granite Swartland 2019 750 ML

With a deep, intense nose and a lovely mix of red, black and blueberry sweet fruit, the Granite Syrah has a beautiful hint of violets to the aromas alongside more waves of black cherries. The palate is full of succulent fruit but is still tight and needs time to relax. A high level of freshness lifts the wine, but the fruit quality here is so incredibly pure; it is lovely. There is a savoury dimension running through the wine, too: minerality and layers of granite, although this makes me think more of sandstone in flavour. The tannins are excellent yet still have much grip and begin to dissolve on the tongue like chalk, leaving a slight but gently melting coating behind. The finish is long and concentrated, combining darker, more savoury elements of wood bark whilst the incredible intensity of red and black fruit rolls on and on.