Saturday, November 1, 2014

Leaping Horse Vineyards Shiraz 2008

Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin: USA
Wine appellation: California
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium ruby red with garnet hue
Bouquet: black sour cherry, blackberies, spiciness, black pepper, typical Shiraz
Taste: medium body, fruitier side of the elaboration, black sour cherries, blackberries, pepper, spices hint of coffee, medium tannins, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 4+6.5+11+6+6+50=83.5
Price: CZK 200
Stopper: plastic cork
2nd bottle of this wine tasted. Basic Shiraz, I would not guess California on blind it has higher acidity than expected, but nothing complex. For the pictures please refer to my October 2013 tasting notes.

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