The Rest is Vino

South Africa has really carved out a name for itself in the red wine world, with Shiraz being one of its most exciting varieties. The Western Cape, with regions like Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Swartland, has delivered iconic bottles from producers such as Boekenhoutskloof and Rust en Vrede, showing just how well Shiraz thrives in the Cape’s sun-drenched vineyards. Dynamite Factory leans into that reputation with a modern, bold take. It is a wine designed to be big, expressive, and a little bit rebellious. The BIN 18 No. 75 is a statement Shiraz, delivering plenty of fruit and spice while keeping it approachable.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine is an inky purple with a vibrant rim, hinting at its youth and intensity. Give it a swirl and you’ll notice thick, slow-moving legs, promising richness and weight. The nose explodes with dark berries, blackberry, black cherry, and plum, backed by hints of pepper spice, dark chocolate, and just a whiff of smoky oak. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and lush, with velvety tannins supporting a core of ripe fruit and savoury spice. There’s a nice lift of acidity to keep it from feeling too heavy, and the finish lingers with notes of mocha and black pepper.

Wrap-Up
On the taste scale, this is firmly in the full-bodied, bold, fruit-forward camp, with ripe tannins and plenty of length. Price-wise, you’ll likely find it around £10–14 / $12–18, making it great value for the intensity it delivers. Over on Vivino, it tends to sit around a 3.9–4.0/5 rating, showing that drinkers appreciate its punchy, crowd-pleasing style. It’s the sort of Shiraz that begs for barbecue. Think smoky ribs or a juicy steak, but it’s also more than capable of being the star of a Friday night on its own.