“Outstanding.” - Jancis Robinson, 18 points

If we tell you that this is one of the hippest wines to have in your cellar, the very fact of saying it will reduce its cults status among the hipster community, so we’re saying nothing. Those in the know snapped up Sam Lambson’s debut wine, 'Stars in The Dark’, before it had even flickered in the consciousness of the mainstream media, so by the time it started getting rave reviews, there was no stock available. The same is sure to happen with Sam’s new wine from the Elgin Valley, named ‘No Place Like Home’.

It’s a pure Syrah grown on sandstone and shale, blended from 4 parcels that were vinified separately, allowing Sam to create a more complex and balanced blend. It’s relatively light in colour for a Syrah and the aromas and flavours would fool you into thinking it came from the northern Rhone not the tip of Africa. Elegance, subtlety, and pure, peppery Syrah finesse. 13.5% alc. 20% whole bunch. 16 months in seasoned French barriques. Drink now-2032.

Press Reviews:

JancisRobinson.com: “A very stony vineyard, monitored by drone (the white stones reflect heat and there is almost no topsoil). He harvests this vineyard four times, all fermented and vinified separately. Smells sweeter than his other reds: more strawberries; a kiss; pomegranate, orange-peel texture. Sibilant acidity. Rustling, crackling texture and energy. And then almost meltingly silky. This is Syrah in a Pinot silk sheath. Those tannins are remarkable, the fruit is diaphanously pure. Outstanding. Good Value. (TC). Drink now-2032.” 18 points