2008 Anwilka, Stellenbosch

Anwilka’s seductively smooth 2008 is a beautiful wine. With its gorgeous Syrah perfume (48%), sophisticated, cool Cabernet Sauvignon fruit (42%) and plush Merlot mouthfeel (10%), this is purity and concentration personified. Creamy raspberries and blackberries leap from the glass whilst the velvet-textured palate drips with supremely ripe tannins. No shy, retiring wallflower then; the 2008 is silky, rich and full of energy, yet imbued with the elegance of its illustrious French heritage. Delicious.