The Mooring Syrah Grenache 2022 is a dry red wine from South Africa’s Coastal Region, made by Overhex Wines International. 🍷 Its blend gives Syrah the leading role at 90%, with 10% Grenache completing the composition. The bottle’s striking ship illustration recalls the Cape of Good Hope and its dramatic maritime stories, making it a distinctive presence on the dinner table. At 14% alcohol in a 750 ml format, this is a wine to enjoy slowly with food and good company.
Berry fruit and savoury spice shape its character, with subtle smoky and toasted accents. 🍇 The palate has a medium-bodied feel, a fresh edge and a structured finish. Eight months in French and American oak contribute to the overall style without making the wine’s appeal depend on sweetness. This combination suits drinkers who enjoy a red that offers fruit alongside a little grip. Allow a freshly poured glass a few moments to open, then compare the aromas with the flavours as you sip.
Serve around 16–18°C as a practical starting point. 🌡️ Try it with charcuterie, small savoury plates, a goat’s cheese salad or simply prepared red meat. These are easy ways to make it part of a shared dinner without needing an elaborate menu. A broad red-wine glass gives the aromas room to develop. The 2022 vintage earned Gold at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge in 2023, adding a verified distinction to this coastal blend. 🏅
📋 Key Details
- 🍷 Style: dry red wine
- 🍇 Grapes: 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache
- 📅 Vintage: 2022
- 🌍 Origin: South Africa · Coastal Region, Western Cape
- 🏭 Producer: Overhex Wines International · The Mooring
- 🍾 Volume: 750 ml
- 💪 ABV: 14%
- 👃 Aroma: berries, savoury spice, smoke, toast
- 👅 Palate: medium-bodied, fresh, structured
- 🪵 Maturation: 8 months in French and American oak
- 🌡️ Serving suggestion: 16–18°C
- 🍽️ Best with: charcuterie, goat’s cheese salad, red meat
- 🔒 Closure / allergens: sealed capsule; stopper material unconfirmed; sulphites
- 🏅 Highest verified award: Gold · Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2023 (2022 vintage)
