Pasos De La Capula Syrah 75cl

Big red cravings, sorted. This Spanish Syrah is the kind of full-bodied red wine you pour when you want bold flavour without turning dinner into homework.

Syrah (aka Shiraz’s more savoury cousin) is famous for dark fruit and peppery spice, and this bottle leans right into that comfort zone. It’s a solid pick if your go-to is Malbec or Aussie Shiraz and you want something similarly rich, but with a slightly more food-first, earthy feel.

What it does for you is simple, it brings depth fast. You get ripe fruit, a little spice, and enough structure to stand up to real food, not just snacks.

• Appearance: Deep ruby, leaning garnet at the rim.
• Nose: Blackberry and plum, with a hit of black pepper and a faint herbal note.
• Palate: Dark berry fruit up front, savoury spice in the middle, and grippy (but not exhausting) tannins that make it feel “proper red.”
• Body: Medium to full-bodied.
• Finish: Peppery and dry, with dark fruit hanging around long enough to keep you reaching for the next bite.

Food pairing, don’t overthink it: grill something. Steak or lamb chops are a dunk. It’s also great with beef burgers, mushroom pasta, or hard cheeses like aged manchego.

When to drink it? Weeknight dinner when you want a bold red that behaves, or bring it to a braai and watch it disappear. If you’re building a “reliable reds” rotation for your place, this is a smart anchor bottle.

Spain makes a lot more than Tempranillo, and Syrah is one of the grapes that really shines there because it keeps its spice and savoury edge even when the fruit gets ripe.

Fun Fact: Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, the name usually hints at style, Syrah tends to show more pepper and savoury character, while “Shiraz” is often pushed riper and fruitier.