Fairview Shiraz 2008

W.O., Paarl, South Africa
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 626358 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $14.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: Now Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Fairview Agent: RKW Wine Imports
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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: This Gold Medal winner at the 2010 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles presents a lovely deep, dark ruby colour in the glass. The nose is awash with blackberry, black pepper, plum, and chocolate. There are some earth tones here as well, and also lovely floral notes that sit delectably atop the other aromas. Great replays on the palate. This is a dry and well-structured wine with firm but integrated tannins. The finish is medium-long and spicy. Enjoy this tonight. My note: Smoky with dark berries and a lovely mouth-watering texture. Violets and dried herbs greet anyone who wants to think about the wine a little more than knocking it back which it is imminently suited to. Luscious and good-natured, like the goats that roam the estate. Closed with a screwcap. Food matches: slow-cooked roast beef.

Reviewed January 8, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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