Top Uk critic Tim Atkins paid a recent visit to South Africa, and part of his tour included a light-hearted tasting staged by WineMag.co.za editor Christian Eedes. Tim, along with Christian and a host of respected winemakers attempted to determine the world’s finest Syrah. Here are the final results of what became known as ‘The Great Syrah Challenge.’

1. Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier Canberra District 2006
2. Saintsbury Syrah Sawi Vineyard Sonoma Valley 2007
3. Mullineux Schist Syrah 2010
4. Reyneke Reserve 2012
5.  Leeuwenkuil Heritage 2012
6. Jamet Côte-Rôtie 2011
7. Mullineux Iron 2012
8. Mullineux 2012
9. Porseleinberg 2012
10. Haskell Pillars 2011

Mullineux performed particularly well, with three of their four wines submitted placing in the top ten. Overall, six South African wines made the grade. Tim’s final conclusion: “Does South Africa deserve to be seen in the context of the best in the world? The answer has to be yes.”

For the full article, along with Christian’s top ten, click here .

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