You want something with weight tonight, not a polite little sipper. This is it. Porcupine Ridge Syrah pours deep ruby and hits you with ripe blackberry, dark plum and a proper crack of black pepper, all wrapped in a smoky, savoury edge. It's full-bodied and confident, the kind of red that makes a plate of grilled meat feel like an event. Best part? It comes from the same Franschhoek winery behind the cult-famous Chocolate Block, so you're punching well above the price.
First sniff is all dark fruit. Think blackberry, black cherry and plum, with a little violet floating on top. Then the Syrah character kicks in: black pepper, a whisper of clove and sweet tobacco, and a thread of smoke and oak from its time in barrel. The palate is rich and full, fruit up front, a savoury almost meaty grip underneath, and tannins that give it backbone without drying you out. It's dry, not sweet, and it finishes long and peppery. Serious wine, zero fuss.
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Where it's from
This is the everyday red from Boekenhoutskloof, the celebrated Franschhoek winery in South Africa's Western Cape, the same team behind The Chocolate Block. The fruit comes off the warm, dry Swartland in the Coastal Region, where low yields and small berries pack in serious colour and flavour. It's fermented with Rhone yeast strains, the classic match for Syrah, then matured in French oak for that smoky polish. The name? It's a nod to the Cape crested porcupine that roams the vineyards out there.
Good to know
- What is the price of Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020 75cl?
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020 75cl is KSh 2,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020 75cl taste like?
Bold and dry, with ripe blackberry, dark plum and black cherry, a good hit of black pepper and a smoky, savoury edge from French oak. Full-bodied with a long, peppery finish.
- What is the ABV of Porcupine Ridge Syrah?
It's 14.5% ABV, so it's a full-bodied, generous red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- How do I serve Porcupine Ridge Syrah?
Slightly cool at 16 to 18C in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe for 20 to 30 minutes and it really opens up. In a warm room, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first.
- What food pairs with Porcupine Ridge Syrah?
Grilled and roasted meat is the move. Nyama choma, lamb chops, beef stew, peppered steak, or a sharp mature cheese all sing with it.
- Where is Porcupine Ridge Syrah from?
South Africa. It's made by Boekenhoutskloof in Franschhoek (the Chocolate Block people) with fruit from the Swartland in the Coastal Region.
- Is Porcupine Ridge Syrah the same as Shiraz?
Yes. Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, just two names for it. South African producers often use Syrah, especially for a more peppery, savoury style like this one.
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Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.