Anwilka Stellenbosch 2011

Sculpted fruits and sinewy tannins with bounce, you can feel the wine taking on a more deft touch than in some of the earlier vintages, still rich and concentrated with plenty of structure but well integrated at this point. The Syrah notes come out strongly at this point, with cassis, raspberry and rosebud alongside dried herbs, liqourice and fennel. Beautiful at 10 years old, ready to drink but will easily go another decade from here. 50% new oak and 50% one year old barrels.