| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.7% |
Spec sheet
The wine
Trafford Blueprint Syrah is a wine made from grapes from this variety of its neighbors and a small percentage of its own. The name refers to the plan of the winery that also appears on the label, a reference to the previous architectural career of the owner David Trafford.
To make this wine only used oak barrels used to interfere in the charming, complex and subtle aromas of this wine.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Ruby red |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Black fruit / Blueberries / Eucalyptus / Spicy notes |
Mouth | Smooth tannins / Easy to drink / Good acidity / Long |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC
Food pairing
Pork barbecue ribs / Grilled meat / Spicy dishes
Ratings and awards
| 2017 | 93 DC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 91 PK | ||
| 2015 | 90 PK | ||
| 2012 | 92 PK | 17.5 JR |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinsonDC: Decanter
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Jancis Robinson
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 20 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | French oak |
The winery
De Trafford
A small family winery at the end of the Upper Blaauwklippen Road in the mountains above Stellenbosch, South Africa. Established in 1992 by architect David Trafford & artist wife Rita with the focus on high end red wines of great intensity & longevity, using minimal intervention production methods.
