Syrah Stellenbosch - 2017 - Stark-Condé
Alcoholic content: 14.50 %
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2013 on 01.02.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Feine Edelholznuancen, ein Hauch von schwarzen Beeren und Gewürzen, feine tabakige Note, etwas Kirschen und Nougat. Stoffig, frische schwarze Beerenfrucht, seidige, geschliffene Tannine, bleibt sehr gut haften, mineralisch und mit angenehmer Extraktsüße ausgestattet, sicheres Reifepotenzial."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 91 of 100 points.
"Although it took a little while to open up, the wine eventually expresses itself beautifully with deep notes of crushed purple florals, black cherry and blueberry along with a hint of game. Lush and full with a satiny texture, the mouth is heady and satisfying with a concentrated fruit core supported by cedar and mocha on the close."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"A bit more rustic than its Three Pines Syrah. Notes of bramble, wild forest berries, game and white pepper flood the nose and mouth. The mouthfeel is creamy and lush, with rich cherry flavors developing on the palate and playing into the cocoa-dusted finish."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2009 with 88 of 100 points.
"This alluring Syrah starts with a nose of plum, violet and flowers, leading into velvety waves of bursting spice and blackberry. Great for everyday drinking or paired with spicy ribs or meats."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 90 of 100 points.
"Elegant berry and pepper lead on the nose of this balanced Syrah. On the palate, the wine offers fresh fruit with a peppery backbone that results in a soft but structured style. Refined flavors and a long finish seal the deal. A classy choice."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2003 on 01.01.2006 with 90 of 100 points.
"Chocolate, cigar leaf and plum fruit aromas lead to a big, full-bodied wine with great balance and plenty of ripe tannins. Kirsch, black currant and spice flavors are plenty deep; tobacco shines through on the long, smooth finish. Imported by Vineyard Brands."
yr. 2007 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
86 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2007 with 86 of 100 points.
"Very spicy nose, plenty of dry spices, cardamom, clove and hints of freshly crushed berries; medium bodied and spicy style, quite charming in a traditional style, medium length."
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2022 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2020 Tim Atkin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2020 on 01.03.2022 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
93 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2017 on 01.05.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Tim Atkin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2013 on 01.11.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2012 on 01.09.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2010 on 01.12.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2009 on 01.02.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2008 on 01.04.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Stark-Conde Syrah" from the vintage 2007 on 01.04.2011 with 91 of 100 points.
