2021 Biodynamic Syrah, Reyneke

Pure, lifted and quietly intense, the 2021 Biodynamic Syrah from Reyneke is all about clarity of place. In the glass it shows a deep ruby core, opening with aromas of black cherry, blueberry and violets, threaded with white pepper, fynbos herbs and a faint smoky edge. The palate is sleek and energetic, cool-climate fruit carried by fine, chalky tannins and a line of fresh acidity that gives real snap and drive. Savoury, poised and precise, it finishes long with spice, mineral grip and a sense of effortless balance.

For when: you want depth without heaviness.
Pairs with: grilled lamb, charred aubergine, or pepper-crusted steak.
If this wine were a landscape: wind-blown hills under clear skies, raw, focused, alive.

From the granite-rich slopes of Stellenbosch, Reyneke has become a benchmark for biodynamic farming and transparent winemaking in South Africa. Fermented with native yeasts and handled gently to preserve purity, the 2021 vintage reflects a season of excellent balance and definition. This is Syrah with soul and restraint, expressive of vineyard, vintage and philosophy in equal measure.