Wine of South Africa
We recently enjoyed a bottle of Namaqua Reserve Collection, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, from South Africa.
I can't remember how much we paid for it, but I'm guessing it would have only been a couple of pounds.
This wine is rich and smooth, with spicy aromas of black and red berries, and a gentle touch of vanilla oak.
I think the blend of this wine is 70% Shiraz, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The bottle we drank had been sitting a bit too close to the oven so the wine was a little warm, but it slipped down nicely.
The blurb on the label says -
Wine of origin, Western Cape, 13% vol.
Style, This rich, supple red displays flavours and aromas of spicy red and black berry fruits, with a touch of vanilla oak, to give a vibrant red wine with a long, smooth finish.
Serve, This deeply fruity wine is soft enough to enjoy on its own, or as a perfect accompaniment to steaks, chops, sausages, and other grilled meats.
Grapes: traded in Compliance with Fairtrade Standards, total 100%.
Hmm, the description on the wine label says more or less what I said - I could have saved my brain the strain of trying to remember what I thought of this wine, and simply copied the label blurb. Hehe!
Mr.R and I love red wine, and our enthusiastic consumption of the red beverage helps keep the local glass recycling company in business - it's win win for everyone.
Do you like red wine? What's your favourite grape variety?
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