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Red
2008 Essay Essay Shiraz
Shiraz Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Swartland
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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leemrw wrote: 85 points
August 12, 2010 - visual: garnet, clear, bright
nose: smoky with peat notes
taste: smoke leading to plum and cherry notes, dried fruit finish, medium to high tannins -
phornby wrote: 86 points
April 2, 2010 - Good Shiraz. Strong smoky notes on nose and palate. Good intensity and finish. Well-made wine.
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pgb67 wrote: 89 points
October 25, 2009 - This is a proto-typcial S.A. shiraz, and by that I mean it has some of the plump fruit you typically see in aussie shiraz, but it is balanced with Rhone-ish minerality and a hint of the unique S.A. smoke. This is fine stuff for an entry-level price point.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Essay
- Varietal Shiraz Blend
- Designation Essay Shiraz
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Swartland
- Appellation n/a
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 3 (23%)
- Consumed 10 (77%)
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