Obikwa Shiraz
Euro. 7.19
Tasting Notes : Plush with ripe plum and cherry fruits, the soft palate has an earthy edge with a spicy, savoury twang.
Producer : Obikwa
Method of Production : A combination of young and old vines grafted on to Phylloxera resistant rootstock were harvested in February. Mostly handpicked grapes were destemmed, pressed, then fermented at 25°C for 13 days in stainless steel. Filtered and fined with egg whites and gelatine, the wine matured in tanks and oak for six months before being bottled.
Vintage : 2006
Food Choice : Enjoy with red meat and pasta dishes; try a full and chunky spag bol, with or without the meat.
Grape Mix : 100% Shiraz
Region : Western Cape
Percentage Alcohol : 13"
Saturday 16 June 2007
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1 comment:
good, detailed review. i would add it goes well with fishy flavours, like marinara spaghetti. remarkable shiraz for under 12 CAD. cheers!
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