BLANKbottle, Little William, South Africa, 2020

As rebel winemakers go, Pieter H Walser is about as rebellious as you can get. This is the South African behind Blankbottle, the winery that picked up a good deal of press recently on account of one of its wines, Limbic, having the blend chosen by the sub-conscious part of Walser’s brain hooked up to electrodes.

For those of you that like Pinot Noir-styled wines, this is the closest Syrah to this you’ll find.  Light in colour with mouth quenching acidity, this wine clearly demonstrates true terrior. A key theme in most of Pieter’s wines. The palate is bright and fresh with red fruit, balanced out with a silky refreshing finish.