Long Neck Shiraz 2007

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: South Africa
Wine appellation: Western cape  
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: ruby red with violet meniscus
Bouquet: blackberries, sour cherries, pepper
Taste: medium body, very fruity, same characteristics as in the nose are repeated in the taste, ripe berries, mainly black berries with black sour cherries, slightly rough, unbalanced tannins and higher acidity
Recommended food pairing: BBQ
Overall score: 78
Price: CZK 99 (promo)
Stopper: screw cap
I got it for CZK 100 and if I compare it to Chardonnay from the same producer tasted here about 30 minutes ago the Chardonnay is far better. This is quite young, robust, but unsettled style of Shiraz. I do not know if 1 to 2 years of aging would help it to settle down. Considering the fact that 2008 is released now and that average time from purchase to drink is about 3 hours then I pity the consumers of these young and cheaper reds produced in the New world.