Bright claret red color. Distinct floral aromas of jasmine and violets make the initial impression, developing into rich chocolatey mocha flavors and finishing off nicely with hints of white pepper. Pleasing black cherry flavor, with hints of vanilla and spice.
Style: Balanced, Complex, Dry, Earthy, Medium-bodied, Spicy
Flavors: Black Cherry, Cherry, Chocolate, Jasmine, Mocha, Vanilla, Violets, White Mocha
Pairs with: Cheese
Details:
Alcohol: 15%
Acid: 6.3
PH: 3.76
Sugar: 4.0
Aging: The Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged separately in 100% new French and American oak for 18 months. The Grenache is unoaked to preserve its natural fruit character.
Fermentation: The three clones are vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in open top fermentors, followed by a maceration period of 14 days after primary fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in the barrels.
Production Notes: Guardian Peak Wines, created by South African wine visionary Jean Engelbrecht and golf legend Ernie Els, are a series of red wines accessible in both style and price. The SMG is a powerful wine that is beautifully balanced. A complex array of flavors and elegant tannins linger pleasantly on the palate.
Reviews for other vintages
vintage: 2005
90
The Tasting Panel,
May. 2009
By Anthony Dias Blue
Guardian Peak 2005 SMG, South Africa
90 points
"Ripe and dense with smoky
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