Aj Wine

red / dry / 14.5% alc.

Grape variety
100% Syrah

The Syrah for this wine is sourced solely from the Swartland, renowned for its small berries and un-irrigated vineyards. Our philosophy is minimal interference during winemaking and the careful use of oak to accentuate exceptional fruit flavours. Accordingly the wine is matured in older French oak barriques. Our Syrah reflects the sunny climate and warm shale soils of the Swartland region.

Tasting notes
The wine is vivid purple, almost inky black in colour with a pink pomegranate rim. The nose is intense, dark and brooding with violets and perfume in abundance and subtle whiffs of white pepper. The juicy palate shows dark blue and blackberry fruit further dominated by vibrant liquorice and hints of cloves, nutmeg and star aniseed. The wine is balanced and focused, elegant yet complex, with fine grained tannins. The spicy finish lingers with a bouquet of violets and black cherry following through from the palate.