Pointed black fruits, thorns and smoked meats rule this Syrah/Mourvèdre/Viognier blend from Franschhoek. Tobacco and tar take over the ripe palate, one supported by smoothed, sticky tannins. Cassis and bitter black cherry close this out, trailing with cracked black pepper and a large dose of heat. Not shy, this intense red blend offers great value from the Western Cape, and is well suited to char-grilled ribs.
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