Karien 2007
Rated 4 stars in the 2008 Platter Guide
The Mopani Shiraz 2006 is a delicious example of an easy drinking Cape Shiraz, with lots of spicey black berries, smooth tannins and juicy finish. Lovely with a meal or by itself.
Available in 750ml under Stelvin.
Winemaker
Susan Wessels
Style & Tasting Notes
Perfectly balanced with blackberries, spice and violets. Smooth and appealing tannins.
Wine Making Notes
Fruit driven in style, fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Goal is an easy drinking, fruit forward wine style with medium body. Bottled at the end of 2007.
Cultivars
Shiraz
Pairing Suggestion
Great as a starter wine ahead of more serious reds. Goes well with pizzas, pastas, lamb chops. Enjoy it with a barbeque. Perfect for any occasion and drinks easily without food.
Ageing Potential
Drink now or over the next year.
Wine Specs
Alcohol: 13%
TA: 5.5g/L
pH: 3.8
Residual Sugar: 5.6g/L
Wine of Origin: Western Cape, South Africa
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