Spirit of free creativity shines in latest offering from Franschhoek winery

The boutique Franschhoek winery Pasereneโ€™s first release of Dark โ€“ a full-bodied and broody 2018 Syrah in its Elements range โ€“ is a fine ambassador of the winemakerโ€™s pursuit for appealing and authentic expression. Showing notes of spicy treacle, cherries, and antique leather, this Syrah was crafted from a combination of grapes grown in clay soils in Tulbagh, and sand in Franschhoek. These two renowned wine regions, together with vineyards in Elgin, are the palette from which third-generation winemaker and Paserene co-owner Martin Smith draws for his creations.