Still the ‘best value red wine in the world’ – Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah
Back in 2013, Neal Martin called the 2011 Reyneke Syrah the 'best value red wine in the world'. It’s quite a statement but the best part is that it still rings true today. We tasted the 2017 Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah on Monday and immediately tried to secure as much of the remaining stock as we could. This is an absolute knock-out Syrah! It’s a serious northern Rhône look-alike with loads of power but available at a fraction of the price. Frankly, is there a better value Syrah in SA?
This 2017 Syrah is classic in style; brimming with granular, firm and dry tannins underscored by the precise acidity and crystalline purity that is so typical of the excellent 2017 vintage. The 2017 Reyneke wines are masterful and exude all that is great about this vintage. Certified organic and biodynamic, they are the most sustainable wine producer in SA. Be sure to look out for their 2017 Reserve Red in the months to come.
We are currently drinking the 2012 which is absolutely sublime right now and confirms the pedigree of Reyneke as a leading Syrah producer in Stellenbosch. Considering the step up in quality of the amazing 2017s, this is a stunning, cellar-worthy wine under R200 per bottle.
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