Adama Red, Western Cape, 2021

This mostly southern Rhône-style blend has deep opaque ruby colour with medium-plus intensity aromas on the nose, a range of smoky/peaty, rye bread crust, coffee/chocolate and lifted, floral elements. Somewhat of a throw-back to older style South African reds. The palate is dry and medium-framed acidity, medium fine-textured tannin, medium alcohol and a medium-plus extract. It has a nice length on the palate with a well-pronounced fruit that follows the nose: smoke, burnt/caramelized milk, plum with lifted/floral notes and a medium finish. A bit gamey, but it keeps it well in check. 2024-2026–IR