Name: TOKARA RESERVE SYRAH
SKU: SSW-037-V/D
Price: 145.00 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

TOKARA RESERVE SYRAH

Out of stock

R145,00

Why is it Special?

What makes the Tokara Reserve special is its “Single-Block Precision.” It comes from “Block 15,” a vineyard renowned for its unique microclimate and shale-rich geology. It is “Special” because it offers High-Altitude Tension—it possesses a “vertical” energy and a fine-grained tannin structure that allows it to age beautifully for 10 to 15 years. This is a wine for the collector, offering a sensory journey that moves from primary fruit into complex secondary notes of leather, cedar, and crushed stone.

Awards & Ratings

Tim Atkin MW: 95-96/100
Platter’s Wine Guide: 5 Stars
Winemag.co.za Prescient Shiraz Report: Frequent Top 10 performer and category winner.
Decanter World Wine Awards: Regular Gold and Platinum medalist

Tasting Notes

Nose: A profound and multi-layered bouquet. Expect an immediate, heady aroma of dark bramble fruit and blueberries, followed by sophisticated layers of cracked white pepper, violets, and a hint of savoury fynbos.

Palate: Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced. The palate is a dense tapestry of black cherries and mulberry, supported by taut, silky tannins. There is a distinct graphite minerality and a refreshing, linear acidity.

Finish: An exceptionally long and commanding finish. It leaves a lingering trail of aniseed, toasty cedar, and a final, aristocratic whisper of dark chocolate.

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Product details

The Tokara Reserve Syrah is a profound, estate-grown red that defines the intersection of power and perfume. Cultivated at altitudes reaching 500 meters, the vines are exposed to extreme diurnal temperature shifts, which concentrate the flavours while maintaining a piercing natural acidity. Matured for 18 to 22 months in specifically selected French oak barriques (with a significant percentage of new wood), this is a full-bodied, multi-dimensional wine. It is celebrated for its crystalline purity—a wine that balances dense black fruit with a sophisticated “savoury-meets-floral” core that has made it a trophy-winning icon.

Additional information

Volume	750ml
Quantity	Single

Food Pairing

The Reserve Syrah is a "connoisseur’s wine," built to accompany the finest culinary creations. It is the ultimate companion for Slow-Braised Beef Cheek with a red wine jus or a Smoked Venison Loin served with a parsnip purée. Its intricate spice and floral lift make it a spectacular match for Peking Duck or Truffle-infused Wild Mushroom Risotto. For a local luxury, pair it with Karoo Lamb Persillade. It is "Special" when served alongside Aged Comté or Matured Gruyère, which highlights the wine’s mineral backbone and nutty oak nuances.