13.5% Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa
Imported by American Wine Distribution Inc, San Francisco, CA
(An entry in the Syrahs around the world gift pack from my mom).
Nice nose with hints of vanill, spice, ink and sweet fruits. Rough flavors. Some cherry/berry but too much charred oak, tobacco, and tannin. Strangely watery and thin as well. No balance. Pretty unappealing example of my sacred Syrah. Needs more acid and deeper character. Less oak. (Big loser so far of Syrah's around the world taste-off).
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Rustenburg Roxton Shiraz Western Cape South Africa 2006
14.5% Produced by Rustenberg Wines, Stellenbosch, S. A.
Imported by Afrilink Corp. Portland, OR
93% Shiraz, 3% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache, 2% Viognier
16 months oak aged
Nice nose of fruit, herb and leather. Clean and fairly smooth. Elements of ink and maybe mint. Not fruit forward but there is some there under a layer or two. Nice bitter and tart finish. Not much length on the palate, but tasty and balanced with the Syrah components I look for. A nice South African representative for the Shiraz/Syrah Rhone Rangers around the world. (Tar and smoke on second go around). (Still find S.A. wines heavy and maybe over oaked...Lacking the lightness for good balance). Tried it again, oaky and strong but still good.
Imported by Afrilink Corp. Portland, OR
93% Shiraz, 3% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache, 2% Viognier
16 months oak aged
Nice nose of fruit, herb and leather. Clean and fairly smooth. Elements of ink and maybe mint. Not fruit forward but there is some there under a layer or two. Nice bitter and tart finish. Not much length on the palate, but tasty and balanced with the Syrah components I look for. A nice South African representative for the Shiraz/Syrah Rhone Rangers around the world. (Tar and smoke on second go around). (Still find S.A. wines heavy and maybe over oaked...Lacking the lightness for good balance). Tried it again, oaky and strong but still good.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Leapard's Leap, The Lookout 2005
Cab 45%, Shiraz 34%, Cinsault 21%, Western Cape Vineyards, South Africa, 12.5%
www.leapards-leap.com
www.capeleopard.org.za
Imported by: Confluence wine importers, New Port Beach, CA
www.cwimporters.com
Deep, dark nose: A tiny tad oxidized but nice hints of smoke and ink. Good clean fruit with some lavender, violet and rubber (in a good way. . .). Tangy and chewy on the tongue. A heavy wine but not syrupy. Nice linger of licorice and dried fruits. Nice use of the blending. Best South African wine I've had thus far.
www.leapards-leap.com
www.capeleopard.org.za
Imported by: Confluence wine importers, New Port Beach, CA
www.cwimporters.com
Deep, dark nose: A tiny tad oxidized but nice hints of smoke and ink. Good clean fruit with some lavender, violet and rubber (in a good way. . .). Tangy and chewy on the tongue. A heavy wine but not syrupy. Nice linger of licorice and dried fruits. Nice use of the blending. Best South African wine I've had thus far.
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