2022 Porseleinberg
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2045 |
| Available as of | Aug 31, 2025 |
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Within the world of ultra-exclusive Syrah, Porseleinberg is a rising star. The ratings for the 2018 vintage (100 points for Tim Atkin, 95 points for Robert Parker) heralded a new chapter for winemaker Callie Louw and his unique wine. The Porseleinberg hillside is located in the Swartland region, southeast of Riebeek-Kasteel. The soil of the hillside consists of blue schist, and due to the absence of a topsoil, the vines grow directly on the bedrock. It is an extreme terroir far from civilization, which suits the winemaker and his story.
Callie Louw is a classic vigneron: he lives on his land among the grapes, from which he makes wine. What's special is that he makes only one wine; he won't be distracted. His terroir philosophy leans towards that of the non-interventionists: his wines are an expression of time and place, and the vinification process is (almost) the same every year, so that the character of the vintage is fully expressed. Whole bunches from the oldest vines are picked at peak ripeness, then trampled and fermented using submerged cap fermentation (where the skins are constantly submerged). Callie uses pump-overs minimally, instead allowing the wine to rest as much as possible in a 2500-liter foudre and a few Nomblot eggs.
The resulting wine is often compared in structure and character to its finest counterparts from the Northern Rhône. Thanks to his increased knowledge of his terroir, Callie has managed to leave behind the power and structure of his earlier wines and find a balance between elegance and refinement. The 2022 has received excellent reviews from the international press, earning it 99 points as "Red Wine of the Year" from Tim Atkin, and Callie Louw as "Winemaker of the Year." Platter also awarded it 5 stars!
Specifications
| Available as of | Aug 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Winery | Porseleinberg |
| Grape | Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Anthony Mueller
Release Price:
$100
Drink Date:
2024 - 2036
Ripe yet still firm, the 2021 Syrah is fresh and savory with a delightfully floral element that sways with spicy and dark red-fruited essences. Medium-bodied, the palate is balanced, fresh and firmly structured with gripping tannins and an elegant mineral tension. The wine ends with a ripe and spicy finish. 47,000 bottles were produced after resting 12 months in foudre before bottle aging for 16 months. Between the 2020 and the 2021, the 2021 is the one you want. Just give it another year in bottle, and enjoy through the middle of the next decade.
Published: Dec 29, 2023
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James Suckling
Score
95
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 65
Porseleinberg Swartland 2022
Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Color
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Coastal Region
Vintage
2022
This is wild and savory, full of green-olive, rosemary, iron and brambleberry aromas. Then super silky and elegant on the medium-bodied palate with lightly peppery, fine tannins. Salty and herbal freshness throughout. A little less concentrated than the 2021, very fresh and already drinkable, but classy and full of character nonetheless from a difficult vintage. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2030 - 2055
From: South Africa: Where Are We Now? (Sep 2024)
The 2022 Porseleinberg was macerated with about 70% submerged cap and 30% pump-over. It was matured 85% in foudres and 15% in concrete vats for 12 months, then an additional six months in bottle. It presents a deep ruby color. The bouquet takes time to open in the glass, revealing blackberry and touches of cassis, crushed violets and a judicious dash of balsamic. There’s wonderful delineation, but it opens very, very slowly. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, more structured than the 2021. White-pepper-tinged red fruit mixes with subtle menthol notes on the peacock's tail of a finish. Winemaker Callie Louwe describes this as a mixture of old and recent Porseleinberg, and I can see that. It’s a spellbinding Syrah that will require five or six years in bottle, but it will certainly be worth the wait.
- By Neal Martin on August 2024
Callie Louw revealed his passion for breeding cattle in the time when he is not crafting one of the Cape’s finest Syrah. “The 2022 vintage had an amazing start,” he told me when I visited his winery, which is truly in the middle of nowhere. “For the first time since 2015, we had above-average rainfall (475mm), and it rained throughout winter with decent spells during the growing season. There was nothing that encouraged rot, just showery. The canopies were amazing. Then, on January 1, the sun shone, and we got heat all the way to February 14 until March 10, the latest that I’ve picked. But it has the lowest alcohol at 13.3%. It is a vintage that is difficult to understand.” A fantastic wine, this Syrah is a benchmark for South Africa, one that benefits from several years in bottle. Readers should refer to my vertical tasting from earlier this year.
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99
99/100 Tim Atkins
5***** - Platter
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Porseleinberg: iconische Syrah uit Swartland
Porseleinberg is een wijnproject in Swartland, Zuid-Afrika, volledig gericht op syrah. De wijngaard ligt op een afgelegen heuvel met harde, stenige grond. Hier wordt gewerkt met lage opbrengsten en veel respect voor de natuurlijke omgeving. Sinds de eerste jaargang in 2010 heeft Porseleinberg internationale aandacht gekregen en wordt het gezien als een van de meest indrukwekkende syrah-wijnen van het zuidelijk halfrond.
Historie en achtergrond
Het project werd opgezet door Marc Kent van Boekenhoutskloof en wordt geleid door wijnmaker Callie Louw. Vanaf het begin was het doel om een wijn te maken die puur de kracht en het karakter van de bodem en het klimaat laat zien. De aanpak is sober en gefocust: er wordt slechts één wijn gemaakt, elk jaar opnieuw, altijd syrah en altijd in kleine oplages.
Wijngaard en terroir
De wijngaarden liggen op blauwe schist en leisteen, een harde ondergrond die nauwelijks water vasthoudt. De wijnstokken moeten diep wortelen om voeding te vinden, wat resulteert in lage opbrengsten en geconcentreerde druiven. Het klimaat in Swartland is warm en droog, maar de hoogte en de wind zorgen voor balans en frisse zuren in de druiven.
Vinificatie en stijl
Porseleinberg wordt gemaakt met een traditionele en minimalistische aanpak. Er wordt veel gewerkt met hele trossen, spontane gisting en rijping in grote foudres en betonnen eieren. De stijl van de wijn is krachtig en intens, met aroma’s van donker fruit, kruiden, peper en een duidelijke minerale toon. De stevige tannines en de hoge concentratie maken dat de wijn uitstekend kan rijpen.
Reputatie en waardering
In korte tijd is Porseleinberg uitgegroeid tot een icoon in Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnbouw. Critici vergelijken de stijl vaak met grote syrah’s uit de noordelijke Rhône. De jaarlijkse release is schaars en wordt wereldwijd snel opgekocht, waardoor de wijn een verzamelstatus heeft gekregen.
Porseleinberg online bestellen?
Bij Grandcruwijnen kun je Porseleinberg online bestellen. Alle flessen worden bewaard in een geconditioneerd Wine Warehouse zodat de kwaliteit perfect behouden blijft. Kies je voor afhalen, dan zie je direct de afhaalkorting tijdens het afrekenen. Zo haal je deze bijzondere syrah in optimale conditie én met voordeel bij ophalen.
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Within the world of ultra-exclusive Syrah, Porseleinberg is a rising star. The ratings for the 2018 vintage (100 points for Tim Atkin, 95 points for Robert Parker) heralded a new chapter for winemaker Callie Louw and his unique wine. The Porseleinberg hillside is located in the Swartland region, southeast of Riebeek-Kasteel. The soil of the hillside consists of blue schist, and due to the absence of a topsoil, the vines grow directly on the bedrock. It is an extreme terroir far from civilization, which suits the winemaker and his story.
Callie Louw is a classic vigneron: he lives on his land among the grapes, from which he makes wine. What's special is that he makes only one wine; he won't be distracted. His terroir philosophy leans towards that of the non-interventionists: his wines are an expression of time and place, and the vinification process is (almost) the same every year, so that the character of the vintage is fully expressed. Whole bunches from the oldest vines are picked at peak ripeness, then trampled and fermented using submerged cap fermentation (where the skins are constantly submerged). Callie uses pump-overs minimally, instead allowing the wine to rest as much as possible in a 2500-liter foudre and a few Nomblot eggs.
The resulting wine is often compared in structure and character to its finest counterparts from the Northern Rhône. Thanks to his increased knowledge of his terroir, Callie has managed to leave behind the power and structure of his earlier wines and find a balance between elegance and refinement. The 2022 has received excellent reviews from the international press, earning it 99 points as "Red Wine of the Year" from Tim Atkin, and Callie Louw as "Winemaker of the Year." Platter also awarded it 5 stars!
| Available as of | Aug 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Winery | Porseleinberg |
| Grape | Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Anthony Mueller
Release Price:
$100
Drink Date:
2024 - 2036
Ripe yet still firm, the 2021 Syrah is fresh and savory with a delightfully floral element that sways with spicy and dark red-fruited essences. Medium-bodied, the palate is balanced, fresh and firmly structured with gripping tannins and an elegant mineral tension. The wine ends with a ripe and spicy finish. 47,000 bottles were produced after resting 12 months in foudre before bottle aging for 16 months. Between the 2020 and the 2021, the 2021 is the one you want. Just give it another year in bottle, and enjoy through the middle of the next decade.
Published: Dec 29, 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Score
95
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 65
Porseleinberg Swartland 2022
Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Color
Red
Country
South Africa
Region
Coastal Region
Vintage
2022
This is wild and savory, full of green-olive, rosemary, iron and brambleberry aromas. Then super silky and elegant on the medium-bodied palate with lightly peppery, fine tannins. Salty and herbal freshness throughout. A little less concentrated than the 2021, very fresh and already drinkable, but classy and full of character nonetheless from a difficult vintage. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2030 - 2055
From: South Africa: Where Are We Now? (Sep 2024)
The 2022 Porseleinberg was macerated with about 70% submerged cap and 30% pump-over. It was matured 85% in foudres and 15% in concrete vats for 12 months, then an additional six months in bottle. It presents a deep ruby color. The bouquet takes time to open in the glass, revealing blackberry and touches of cassis, crushed violets and a judicious dash of balsamic. There’s wonderful delineation, but it opens very, very slowly. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, more structured than the 2021. White-pepper-tinged red fruit mixes with subtle menthol notes on the peacock's tail of a finish. Winemaker Callie Louwe describes this as a mixture of old and recent Porseleinberg, and I can see that. It’s a spellbinding Syrah that will require five or six years in bottle, but it will certainly be worth the wait.
- By Neal Martin on August 2024
Callie Louw revealed his passion for breeding cattle in the time when he is not crafting one of the Cape’s finest Syrah. “The 2022 vintage had an amazing start,” he told me when I visited his winery, which is truly in the middle of nowhere. “For the first time since 2015, we had above-average rainfall (475mm), and it rained throughout winter with decent spells during the growing season. There was nothing that encouraged rot, just showery. The canopies were amazing. Then, on January 1, the sun shone, and we got heat all the way to February 14 until March 10, the latest that I’ve picked. But it has the lowest alcohol at 13.3%. It is a vintage that is difficult to understand.” A fantastic wine, this Syrah is a benchmark for South Africa, one that benefits from several years in bottle. Readers should refer to my vertical tasting from earlier this year.
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99
99/100 Tim Atkins
5***** - Platter
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Porseleinberg: iconische Syrah uit Swartland
Porseleinberg is een wijnproject in Swartland, Zuid-Afrika, volledig gericht op syrah. De wijngaard ligt op een afgelegen heuvel met harde, stenige grond. Hier wordt gewerkt met lage opbrengsten en veel respect voor de natuurlijke omgeving. Sinds de eerste jaargang in 2010 heeft Porseleinberg internationale aandacht gekregen en wordt het gezien als een van de meest indrukwekkende syrah-wijnen van het zuidelijk halfrond.
Historie en achtergrond
Het project werd opgezet door Marc Kent van Boekenhoutskloof en wordt geleid door wijnmaker Callie Louw. Vanaf het begin was het doel om een wijn te maken die puur de kracht en het karakter van de bodem en het klimaat laat zien. De aanpak is sober en gefocust: er wordt slechts één wijn gemaakt, elk jaar opnieuw, altijd syrah en altijd in kleine oplages.
Wijngaard en terroir
De wijngaarden liggen op blauwe schist en leisteen, een harde ondergrond die nauwelijks water vasthoudt. De wijnstokken moeten diep wortelen om voeding te vinden, wat resulteert in lage opbrengsten en geconcentreerde druiven. Het klimaat in Swartland is warm en droog, maar de hoogte en de wind zorgen voor balans en frisse zuren in de druiven.
Vinificatie en stijl
Porseleinberg wordt gemaakt met een traditionele en minimalistische aanpak. Er wordt veel gewerkt met hele trossen, spontane gisting en rijping in grote foudres en betonnen eieren. De stijl van de wijn is krachtig en intens, met aroma’s van donker fruit, kruiden, peper en een duidelijke minerale toon. De stevige tannines en de hoge concentratie maken dat de wijn uitstekend kan rijpen.
Reputatie en waardering
In korte tijd is Porseleinberg uitgegroeid tot een icoon in Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnbouw. Critici vergelijken de stijl vaak met grote syrah’s uit de noordelijke Rhône. De jaarlijkse release is schaars en wordt wereldwijd snel opgekocht, waardoor de wijn een verzamelstatus heeft gekregen.
Porseleinberg online bestellen?
Bij Grandcruwijnen kun je Porseleinberg online bestellen. Alle flessen worden bewaard in een geconditioneerd Wine Warehouse zodat de kwaliteit perfect behouden blijft. Kies je voor afhalen, dan zie je direct de afhaalkorting tijdens het afrekenen. Zo haal je deze bijzondere syrah in optimale conditie én met voordeel bij ophalen.
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