Porseleinberg, Swartland other_regions_australia Angelo Gaja

Angelo Gaja

though this specific bottle seemed a little more evolved compared to other bottles of this wine I have tried recently

(from Les Crais

but the style of the wine did not thrill me

Firm reduction overshadows the fruit at present

Porseleinberg, Swartland other_regions_australia Angelo GajaThe 2015 Syrah begins with with a black core of fruit with a grippy and rigid minerality on the nose. The palate is bone dry with a taught mineral driven expression that moves to a grippy tannic nature that lingers long on the finish with black spice and plum skin, and black tea. The body is full and brooding confirming the tannins are built for years to come. In youth, this acts like a young Barolo, as it can be unforgiving upon release. I am very