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Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2017 Wine Review

Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2017

Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2017

Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2021-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Stellenbosch Hills

Agent: Von Terra Enterprises Ltd.

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Reviews and Ratings

Trent Mayers rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

When you want something different for dinner, try topping your burger (recommend Wagyu beef or veggie) with melted Brie, add on mayo, Dijon mustard, and a slice of tomato. Then pair it with this interesting dry, full bodied take on Shiraz from Stellenbosch in South Africa. More red plum, black pepper, and sour cherry than expected when first opened, but if you decant it for an hour, it will reveal more dark fruits and soften the tannins. Can hold for another 2-3 years.
4 stars out of 5
Stellenbosch Hills 2017 is a 100% Shiraz, full-bodied and big with smoky, toasty oak spice flavours, spicy dark berry, cherry and cedar spice flavour on the palate. The wine was aged in 15% new American, French and previous-use French oak barrels for 16 months. Pour and enjoy with grilled game sausages or lamb chops. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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