Shiraz 62%, Mourvèdre 35%, Viognier 3%
This South African Syrah (aka Shiraz)/Mourvedre (aka Monastrell) is a crowd-pleaser for grill-outs and BBQs that delivers a lot of upfton pleasue for the price! It has what it takes to go up against an array of bold spices and sauces (just go balanced on the spicy, vinegary & sweet). Thanks to Paarl's Mediterranean-like climate, it's full-bodied and suavely textured, combining pungent-spiced (like pepper, anise), floral (like violet), and sleek Shiraz with ripe, herbal-tinged, fleshy Mourvedre. Oak aging adds a subtle accent like vanilla pod, clove and cedar. Delicious!
"... a fruit-driven and spicy nose. Licorice, aniseed, plum, cassis and cranberry aromas are bright leading to a fruity palate. Vivacious blackberry, raspberry and herbs mix with balancing oak flavors. Nice acidity and medium tannins assure a smooth and fresh texture. It has a pleasant finish with notes of cherry jam." — Jesica Vargas, WINE ENTHUSIAST
This South African Syrah (aka Shiraz)/Mourvedre (aka Monastrell) is a crowd-pleaser for grill-outs and BBQs that delivers a lot of upfton pleasue for the price! It has what it takes to go up against an array of bold spices and sauces (just go balanced on the spicy, vinegary & sweet). Thanks to Paarl's Mediterranean-like climate, it's full-bodied and suavely textured, combining pungent-spiced (like pepper, anise), floral (like violet), and sleek Shiraz with ripe, herbal-tinged, fleshy Mourvedre. Oak aging adds a subtle accent like vanilla pod, clove and cedar. Delicious!
"... a fruit-driven and spicy nose. Licorice, aniseed, plum, cassis and cranberry aromas are bright leading to a fruity palate. Vivacious blackberry, raspberry and herbs mix with balancing oak flavors. Nice acidity and medium tannins assure a smooth and fresh texture. It has a pleasant finish with notes of cherry jam." — Jesica Vargas, WINE ENTHUSIAST
