Cost: $19.95
Grape Variety: Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Chenin Blanc
Category: Red Wine
Appellation: VINTAGES
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Robinson & Sinclair S.A.
Alcohol: 15.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Dark ruby in colour with medium+ intensity on the nose.

Positives: Cedar, mesquite, blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, leather, pencil shavings, turmeric, plum, black & red peppers on the nose. Medium+ tannins, good acidity, long length & full body. Surprisingly the high alcohol is well integrated.

Negatives: A little austere.

Interesting Point: Use a Shiraz style glassware as I found other glassware accentuated the austerity. After an hour the wine had more Cab notes.

Tasted: 7 Dec 11

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10, Total: 18/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO#: 148619