Fairview Shiraz 2014 Wine Review

Fairview Shiraz 2014

Paarl, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2016-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Fairview

Agent: Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Smoky and savoury with cigar box and dried tobacco leaves along with blackcurrant and cassis. Robust, smooth and complex. Very well made. Pair with roast beef.

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This Fairview Shiraz 2014 was reviewed on August 6, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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626358
$17.95
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182896
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Reviews and Ratings

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Cedar, tobacco, Cassis, and baking spices n the aroma, and a taste of tart cherry and blackberry. There's a little grippy tannins and good acidity. A great wine for roast beef or stew, and a good value.

Terry Jeans - Certified S rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is a well-priced Shiraz, from South Africa. It is a full-bodied, complex wine, that is well made. There are notes of dark ripe fruit, savoury herbs, smoke, spice, chocolate and is mixed with good acidity and tannins. Overall, a perfect bbq wine.

Mary Anne van Gaal rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Shiraz is the cornerstone of the Fairview label given that it was the first variety they bottled, and how well it suits the terroir. This is a dark ruby wine with hints of black fruit, pepper, spice and light oak. Great paired with roasted rack of lamb or prime rib.

Colin McKone - Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Dark ruby with aromas of plum, black cherry, cassis, cigar box, cedar and baking spices. It is medium-full bodied with tart black cherry, plum and spice on the palate. It will pair well with grilled red meats and firm cheeses.

Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 82/100 with the following review:

Aromas of barnyard, blackberries and smoke. Light to medium-bodied wine with dark fruit and coffee. Would pair with a burger and blue cheese.

Fairview (2014) is full-bodied, smoky, savoury with cigar box, blackberry, dried tobacco leaves on the nose. This is an entirely elegant and complex Shiraz at a great price. Blackberry, blueberry, sweet spice and mocha on the palate and the wine is full and lush. Pass the roast beef and horseradish, please. - Community Wine Reviews

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Fairview Shiraz 2014 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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