Sijnn Red Malgas Syrah Blend 2016

Will Stanley

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.

Patrick O Driscoll

Farmed in Malgas, 15km from the sea grown on dramatic sites of broken shale and rolled stone. Absolutely great smooth and curvy wine smooth recommended.