Friday, November 20, 2009

Golden Kaan Shiraz 2005

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin:South Africa
Wine appellation: Western Cape
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 14.2%
Residual sugar: 4.72 g/l
Acidity: 5.69 g/l
Color: medium red
Bouquet: forrest fruits, cherries, pepper, hint of vanilla
Taste: medium body, sour cherries, black pepper, slightly higher acidity, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: roast beef, steak
Overall score: 83
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
Similar to 2004 vintage tasted here, but more fruity towards sour cherries. Also although alcohol is higher in 05 it does not stand out like in 04.Fruity style of Shiraz with pepperness in the nose and taste.

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