Kloof Street - 2014 Swartland Rouge (Syrah+) - Swartland, South Africa An 18th-century volcanic explosion covered

An 18th-century volcanic explosion covered the entire island in lava and ash 15 feet deep

not that it applies in this case

With current winemaker Stephan Attman continuing the long tradition of excellence at an estate that was one of the founders of the VDP (an association of premium German wine producers whose symbol guarantees quality)

We were hooked

The Italians call this style “Ramato” after their word for copper

Kloof Street - 2014 Swartland Rouge (Syrah+) - Swartland, South Africa An 18th-century volcanic explosion coveredThe precise blend of Rhne grapes changes year to year but is always based on Syrah and is the most similar I have found to fine, aged Northern Rhne of any wine in this price category. Andrea Mullineux, from the Bay Area, is the winemaker and husband Chris Mullineux, from South Africa, is the viticulturist. Andrea was named the 2016 Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, and their Mullineux wines command an appropriately lofty price tag. Their Kloof