Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Golden Kaan Shiraz 2004

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin:South Africa
Wine appelation: Western Cape
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Residual sugar: 5.23g/l
Acidity: 5.62g/l
Color: medium red
Bouquet: forrest fruits, spiciness
Taste: medium body, blackberries, black pepper, slightly higher acidity, medium finish, alcohol and slight bitterness stay in the mouth
Recommended food pairing: roast beef, steak, BBQ
Overall score:  82
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
Uncomplicated, powerfull new world shiraz. It misses a bit of jamminess typical for Australia. Nicely round but the alcohol is slightly higher than the body can bear.

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