Friday, April 13, 2012

Zema Estate Shiraz 2005

Variety: 100% Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: Coonawarra
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 15.0%
Color: deep ruby red
Bouquet: blackberry jam, blueberries, concentrated fruit with black chocolate
Taste: medium to full body, very good structure between fruit and tannins, round, concentrated ripe forest fruit, mainly blackberries with blueberries, good spiciness, mild tannins with very slight acidity (similar to ripe sour cherries)keeping it fresh, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: BIG juicy steak
Overall score: 86
Price: AUD 24
Stopper: screw cap
Very good structured Shiraz with dominant forest fruit and spicy tones.

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