It's undoubtedly rich and full-bodied

With a decanter filled with crème de cassis

but that's not always a good thing

perhaps just leaning to the powerful side of Swartland Syrah

Sociando Mallet Size:12x750ml It's undoubtedly rich and full-bodiedThe 2010 Sociando Mallet has a well defined, pure bouquet with blackberry, bilberry and light estuarine scents that gently waft from the glass. The palate is medium bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity and good weight. It just needs more complexity and terroir expression on the finish. Give this another two or three years. This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux