Reviews & Ratings

2006 Rudi Schultz Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Winery: Rudi Schultz

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Stellenbosch

State or country: South Africa

Price: $37

Cases produced: 500

KWG Score: 91.9 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.86)

Review date: January 20, 2009

Wine Review: This Syrah from South Africa was very well received by our tasting panel. It finished in third place with a score of 90.86. They felt this offering would appeal to readers who like Syrah’s from the Rhone Valley. This bright ruby colored wine opens with a black current like bouquet with hints of tobacco and smoke. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is smooth, nicely balanced, with very interesting smoky black current flavors with notes of blueberry and oak. The finish is quite dry and a bit subtle. The panel felt this wine was young and would really develop into something special with some cellar time. In the meantime they felt you could also enjoy it now with beef stew. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This stunning Syrah boasts beautiful aromas of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, and pepper that follow through on the lengthy palate. Well-integrated tannins and seductive hints of mocha, earth, and spice add to the complexity of this eponymous bottling from Thelema winemaker Rudi Schultz.

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