Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz 2011 (R140 a bottle) was awarded gold and the South African Red Rhône Varietal under £15 Trophy at the recent Decent World Wine Awards and it’s obviously intended as a serious proposition. Grapes are from a … [Read more...]
La Motte Shiraz 2010
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Wines made contrary to the norm of power and weight are to be applauded and that certainly seems to have been the intention with the Shiraz 2010 from La Motte (R131 a bottle). 50% of grapes originated from Walker Bay, 30% from Franschhoek, 15% from … [Read more...]
Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2009
November 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Stellenbosch is supposedly “Cab country” but turn off the R44 heading towards Wellington onto Knorhoek Road and it’s the Shiraz which really seems to shine. Carl van der Merwe used to make an outstanding version at Quoin Rock before his move … [Read more...]
Rhebokskoof Mourvèdre Grenache Shiraz 2010
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More and more wines appearing with some Grenache in them and I’m really excited about the potential of this variety under local conditions. Rhebokslkoof has just released its Mourvèdre Grenache Shiraz 2010, the precise blend being 50% Mourvèdre, … [Read more...]
Neil Ellis Shiraz 2008
July 30, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Shiraz 2008 from Neil Ellis Wines with truffle scrambled eggs on toast while watching Team SA’s Cameron Van Der Burgh not only win gold but break the world record in 100-meter breaststroke at the London Olympics on television last night … [Read more...]
Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2003
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s the new-wave Swartland producers who are getting all the coverage when it comes to Shiraz, but it would be foolish to overlook established producers like Saxenburg in Stellenbosch in considering who our best practitioners are. Winemaker Nico … [Read more...]
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