Saturday 16 June 2007

Oddbins Wine Merchant - Obikwa Shiraz

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"

1 comment:

Ivan Loyola said...

good, detailed review. i would add it goes well with fishy flavours, like marinara spaghetti. remarkable shiraz for under 12 CAD. cheers!