Categories: Food And Drink

Wines of the Day: The mysterious Shiraz

The wines featured here are chosen according to high point scored and 4 or 5 star value for money. In other words, for the price that you pay for the quality which is in the bottle, you will be well pleased with your purchase. Wines with a five star value offer outstanding quality for the price, four star offer very good quality for the price while a one star value, well, it’s your choice.

 

2010 Waterkloof Circumstance Syrah

 

Tasting Notes

Deep vermillion. Floral, brooding black fruit aromas faintly peppery especially on the palate, finely managed tannins textured spicy and persistent.

Occasions

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

– Impress your Boss

Goes With

– Poultry

– Lamb

– Cured Meats

– Venison

 

 

2010 Almenkerk Syrah

 

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson. Peppery floral aromas restrained, spicy unshowy and very elegant fine dense textures marred by slightly warm finish.

Occasions

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

– Impress your Boss

Goes With

– Poultry

– Lamb

– Potjie/Casserole

– Cured Meats

 

 

2011 Boekenhoutskloof Winery Porcupine Ridge Syrah

 

Tasting Notes

Black edged crimson. Fine peppery notes, lovely long elegant spice, plenty of mid-palate detail.

Occasions

– Braai/Picnic

– Elegant Meal

– Winter Meal

– Summer Meal

Goes With

– Poultry

– Potjie/Casserole

– Beef

– Venison

 

Is it a good wine?

0 to 50 points: Do not take orally
50 to 60 points: A very ordinary wine
60 to 69 points: Good enough commercial wine
70 to 79 points: Good to very good wine
80 to 89 points: Excellent wine
90 + points: World Class wine

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