Variety: Shiraz
Country of origin:South Africa
Wine appellation: Western Cape
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Color: darker ruby red
Bouquet: forest fruit, blackberries, ripe sour cherries, pepper,
Taste: medium to full body, sour cherries, blackberries, black pepper, plesant tannins with nice acidity not making it dull, hint of coffe and black chocolate, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 4+7+12+6+6+50=85
Price: CZK 180
Stopper: screw cap
When directly compared to previous sample from Sicily this is clear winner, it has not only fruit, which is much riper, but also chocolate, and hint of coffee. It would definitely improve over 2 to 3 years.
... and it's Fair Trade wine :-)
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