{"id":41754,"date":"2025-11-06T14:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapweine.ch\/?p=41754"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:06:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:06:02","slug":"the-best-syrah-from-south-africa-vinum-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapweine.ch\/en\/the-best-syrah-from-south-africa-vinum-report\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Syrah from South Africa \u2013 VINUM Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Prompt|200|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;59px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-5px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Elegance, Energy &amp; Personality from the Cape<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-2px||-4px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"585\">The latest VINUM tasting impressively shows that South Africa\u2019s winemakers are now producing some of the world\u2019s most fascinating Syrah wines. Inspired by the Rh\u00f4ne yet unique in style and expression, they captivate with freshness, depth, and a strong sense of place.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">South Africa Reinvents Syrah\/Shiraz<\/h3>\r\n<p>Once known for its powerful, full-bodied reds, South Africa now reveals a new, modern side. The best Syrahs combine fruit, spice, and structure \u2013 elegant, vibrant, and impressively balanced.<\/p>\r\n<p>Winemakers at the Cape are increasingly focusing on finesse rather than power. The cool Atlantic influence, diverse soils, and careful maturation result in wines that captivate with their complexity and freshness, gaining worldwide recognition.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><em data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"806\">\u201cWe didn\u2019t taste Rh\u00f4ne copies, but truly independent, great wines.\u201d<\/em><br data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\" \/>\u2014 Thomas Vaterlaus, VINUM Editor-in-Chief<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"978\">Four South African wines ranked among the top five \u2013 a result that speaks for itself:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1549\">\r\n<li data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1284\">\r\n<p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1284\"><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1049\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kapweine.ch\/uva-mira-shiraz-d-w-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\">1st Place: Uva Mira Syrah 2017, Stellenbosch<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 97 points<\/strong><br data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\" \/>Strawberry milk chocolate, delicate and earthy, fine hints of firewood. Juicy and silky on the palate, marked by graceful strength, subtle fruit, and lively acidity. The tannins are both polished and firm. Finishes fresh \u2013 you\u2019ll immediately reach for a second or third glass. Brilliant.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1049\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kapweine.ch\/boekenhoutskloof-syrah-97-tim-atkin-killer-deal-ab-6-flaschen-43-90-pro-flasche-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2nd Place: Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2020, Swartland<\/a><\/span> \u2013 96 points<\/strong><br data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\" \/>Hints of malt and ripe fruit, a subtle yet complex nose. On the palate, everything perfectly woven together, leading into a gentle, smooth finish despite its concentration. As graceful as the nose suggests. Strong yet finely polished tannins. Long finish with black pepper. A superb Syrah interpretation.<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1549\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1549\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1365\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kapweine.ch\/raka-biography-shiraz-en-primeur-ab-6-flaschen-15-90-pro-flasche-trifft-ca-im-juni-ein-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\">3rd Place: Raka Biography Shiraz 2020, Klein River<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 95 points<\/strong><br data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\" \/>Balsamic notes, blackcurrant, and blackberry with an appealing, seductive nose. On the palate, immediate presence, plenty of well-integrated tannins \u2013 powerful yet refined. Straightforward with great concentration on the finish and impressive length. Shows tension and poise with a hint of iodine and cool elegance throughout.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1365\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #993300;\"><a style=\"color: #993300; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kapweine.ch\/rust-en-vrede-shiraz-killer-deal-ab-6-flaschen-24-90-pro-flasche-2020-18217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Place: Rust en Vrede Syrah 2021, Stellenbosch<\/a><\/span> \u2013 95 points<\/strong><br data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\" \/>Very restrained on the nose, showing orange blossom and forest berries. On the palate, plenty of freshness and dense fruit texture. The tannins are solid, the acidity perfectly balanced. Full of class, long and powerful \u2013 an understated gentleman that seduces with elegant grace.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/shop.kapweine.ch\/weine\/vinum?rebsorten=566&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Discover more rated Syrahs&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; module_class=&#8221;custom-button-hover&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Prompt||||||||&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Climate, Terroir &amp; Style \u2013 Why Syrah from the Cape Inspires<\/h3>\r\n<p>Between the cool Atlantic breezes and the sunny slopes of Stellenbosch and Swartland, Syrahs with a truly distinctive signature are born. Granite and shale soils, careful hand-harves[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kapweine.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1020x600_Red_Wine.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;1020x600_Red_Wine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3>Discover the Perfect Pairing: South African Syrah\/Shiraz &amp; Game Dishes<\/h3>\r\n<p>With its aromas of dark berries, fine pepper spice, and a hint of smoke, South African Syrah\/Shiraz is the ideal companion for hearty dishes \u2013 especially game. These elegant, powerful reds from the Cape offer the depth and spice that make game dishes so exciting.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find a delicious recipe that pairs perfectly with a glass of Syrah\/Shiraz \u2013 ideal for a cosy, flavourful autumn evening.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kapweine.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Firefly_Geschmorte-Hirschmedaillons.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Firefly_Geschmorte Hirschmedaillons&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>Venison Steak with Syrah Jus &amp; Rosemary Potatoes<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Ingredients (serves 4):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>4 venison medallions (approx. 180 g each)<\/li>\r\n<li>Salt &amp; freshly ground pepper<\/li>\r\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\r\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\r\n<li>1 shallot, finely chopped<\/li>\r\n<li>100 ml port wine<\/li>\r\n<li>100 ml game stock<\/li>\r\n<li>1 tbsp cranberry jam<\/li>\r\n<li>1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\r\n<li>1 sprig rosemary<\/li>\r\n<li>1 sprig thyme<\/li>\r\n<li>1 tsp cold butter (for finishing the sauce)<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Side:<\/strong> Potato gratin or celery pur\u00e9e<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4>Preparation<\/h4>\r\n<p>Season the venison medallions all over with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a hot pan and sear the meat on both sides for about 2 minutes each. Remove, wrap in foil, and keep warm. In the same pan, saut\u00e9 the shallot until translucent. Deglaze with port wine and loosen the roasting residue. Add game stock, cranberry jam, mustard, rosemary, and thyme. Let the sauce simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and slightly syrupy.<br \/>Remove the herbs, season with salt and pepper, and whisk in the cold butter to give the sauce a nice shine. Place the medallions on plates, spoon over the sauce, and serve with potato gratin or celery pur\u00e9e.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Wine Recommendation<\/h4>\r\n<p>Enjoy this hearty dish with a Syrah\/Shiraz from Stellenbosch or Swartland. Its dark fruit aromas, spicy notes, and fine structure harmonize beautifully with the game and the sweet-tart cranberry sauce.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;adaptive-title-in-post&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-15px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||0px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">With this VINUM tasting, South Africa once again proves that its Syrahs\/Shiraz rank among the best of the New World, impressing with personality, depth, and energy.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.vinum.eu\/ch\/magazin\/weinguides\/2025\/10\/guide-grenache-syrahmourvedre\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;To the original article&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#d5a6bd&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_use_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa\u2019s Syrah is showing its best side \u2013 elegant, fresh, and full of character. 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