Spice Route Shiraz 2001

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: South Africa
Wine appelation: Swartland
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol content: 14.3%
Residual sugar: 1.9g/l
Acidity: 5.9g/l
Color: deep black red with garnet meniscus
Bouquet: canned forest fruit, black chocolate, hint of vanilla, light smoke
Taste: medium to full body, black currant, blackberries, hint of blueberries, round, however with good acidity, perfect gentle tannins, long finish

Recommended food pairing: steak

Overall score: 4+8+13+7+8= 90
Price: CZK 500
Stopper: single piece cork

Tasted one year ago in January 2013. THe wine was save bet. It has amazing structure considering its 13 years of age!!