Reynvaan Family Vineyards 'Stonessence' Syrah 2016

Is similarly purple-colored and has a gamier, more exotic profile. Plums, blackberries, blueberries, cured meats, ground pepper, and iron notes all flow to a powerful, medium to full-bodied Syrah that has a singular, layered character. 

The wine was slightly reductive at first but woke up with some rigorous swirling. There are softened leather notes on the full-bodied palate, along with chewy black fruit and firm, youthful tannins that show precision and balance.