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Man Vintners Shiraz 2009 Wine Review

Man Vintners Shiraz 2009

Man Vintners Shiraz 2009

W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.75

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Man Vintners

Agent: Natural Vines

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Absolute wow for this price! Juicy purple plums and flashy dark berries … just roll with it. Smooth and generous. This wine is as comfortable and immediately likeable as your favourite pair of jeans.

This Man Vintners Shiraz 2009 was reviewed on March 5, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Glenda rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

MAN Vintners is one of my favourite producers for quality of wine that far outstrips the price tag. This brand was initially begun as a fun project by Jose Conde and two friends who decided to create wines that they would love to buy. Why MAN Vintner? The range is named after Marie, Annette and Nicky, wives of the team who had to give up weekends in support of the new project.
MAN Vintner is now a huge player on the South African wine scene.
This easy-drinking Shiraz has soft tannins with plum and spice flavours.I like to drink it on it's own or with a slow cooked meat casserole.
Tangy blueberry abundance with cocoa bite. 09 full & rich, dollop viognier adds light violet lift. Score: 3½ (out of 5) Source: Fiona McDonald, Platter's South African Wine Guide

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