2008 The Wolftrap Syrah-Mourvedre-Viognier

This was an interesting wine that I picked up at Michael's Wine Cellar a week or so ago.  68% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre and 2% Viognier.  With this blend, I would have thought that it was Australian but nope, this is a new one from South Africa.

A bit lighter than you would expect it to be, there was a goodly amount of black cherry fruit and undercurrents of bold, freshly-cracked black pepper.

Some firm tannins flirted around the edges but I do not think that there is enough there to give it any real aging potential.  But then again, why would you want to with this one?  Drink it now!  It worked great with a grilled burger, and at $9.99 was a good value to boot.

Cheers!