Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Stone Axe Syrah 2022
94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, the 2022 Stone Axe Syrah is Oldenburg’s flagship Syrah. Elegantly powerful, with rich dark fruit, peppery spice, and a mineral lift, it has earned 94 points, showcasing both immediate appeal and ageworthy structure.
Taste
The 2022 Stone Axe Syrah shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum, layered with notes of black pepper, smoked meat, and graphite. Cooler-climate conditions give the wine freshness and precision, balancing the richness of the ripe fruit. The palate is structured and refined, with fine, velvety tannins framing the dark, layered flavours. A long, mineral-driven finish carries hints of spice and subtle oak, making this a Syrah with both immediate appeal and serious cellaring potential over the next 10–15 years.
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage)
"Twenty-year-old vines on granite supply the raw material for this meaty, concentrated Syrah from Nic van Aarde. Fermented with 15% whole clusters, it has layers of dried blood, garrigue and black olive, muscular tannins, stylish, understated oak and some meaty reduction. 2026-32”
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, the 2022 Stone Axe Syrah is Oldenburg’s flagship Syrah. Elegantly powerful, with rich dark fruit, peppery spice, and a mineral lift, it has earned 94 points, showcasing both immediate appeal and ageworthy structure.
Taste
The 2022 Stone Axe Syrah shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum, layered with notes of black pepper, smoked meat, and graphite. Cooler-climate conditions give the wine freshness and precision, balancing the richness of the ripe fruit. The palate is structured and refined, with fine, velvety tannins framing the dark, layered flavours. A long, mineral-driven finish carries hints of spice and subtle oak, making this a Syrah with both immediate appeal and serious cellaring potential over the next 10–15 years.
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage)
"Twenty-year-old vines on granite supply the raw material for this meaty, concentrated Syrah from Nic van Aarde. Fermented with 15% whole clusters, it has layers of dried blood, garrigue and black olive, muscular tannins, stylish, understated oak and some meaty reduction. 2026-32”
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
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94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, the 2022 Stone Axe Syrah is Oldenburg’s flagship Syrah. Elegantly powerful, with rich dark fruit, peppery spice, and a mineral lift, it has earned 94 points, showcasing both immediate appeal and ageworthy structure.
Taste
The 2022 Stone Axe Syrah shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum, layered with notes of black pepper, smoked meat, and graphite. Cooler-climate conditions give the wine freshness and precision, balancing the richness of the ripe fruit. The palate is structured and refined, with fine, velvety tannins framing the dark, layered flavours. A long, mineral-driven finish carries hints of spice and subtle oak, making this a Syrah with both immediate appeal and serious cellaring potential over the next 10–15 years.
Wine Press Ratings
94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage)
"Twenty-year-old vines on granite supply the raw material for this meaty, concentrated Syrah from Nic van Aarde. Fermented with 15% whole clusters, it has layers of dried blood, garrigue and black olive, muscular tannins, stylish, understated oak and some meaty reduction. 2026-32”
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
