Syrah, Ava, 2025
A single foudré of 2,000 litres in 2025. Dense, brooding fruit with a more horizontal structure, dried Mediterranean herbs, purple fruits and citrus. Seriously long. Five star. One of South Africa’s most celebrated Syrahs, Ava comes from incredibly low yielding schist parcels in the Swartland, between the Kasteelberg and Porseleinberg. A total of 2,500bts produced.
critic reviews
The 2025 Syrah Ava, which is raised in a Stockinger foudre, has a tightly packed nose with blackberry, raspberry and light schistous scents, all delivered with outstanding delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and impressive weight, but it exerts just the right amount of grip. There is an underlying coolness here, perhaps due to the moderate alcohol (13%), which is due to the low alcohol conversion rates. With great length on the minerally finish, this is a top-notch Syrah.