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0030808003515
Guardian Peak Shiraz 2015
Guardian Peak Shiraz 2015
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Varietal
Shiraz
Region
South Africa
Alcohol
14.5%
Overview
Guardian Peak Wines, created by South African wine visionary Jean Engelbrecht, are a series of red wines affordable in both style and price. The Shiraz displays a good integration between fruit and wood, and its rich, expressive and lingering presence suggests it to be a rewarding wine for drinking and enjoying with food.Bright ruby red in color with ripe red fruit aromas along with cassis and white plum. This is backed up by hints of coffee and mocha, with well balanced, subtle oak notes. The focused fruit shows exceptional follow through from the nose. This, combined with the seamlessly integrated tannin structure creates an approachable, elegant wine.
Aging
9 months in American and French oak barrels
Fermentation
This wine is blended young to enhance the fresh fruit flavors.
Tasting Notes
Style
Earthy, Elegant, Fruit Forward, Round
Flavor
Black Currant, Mocha, Plum
Aroma
Beautiful mulberry notes are well supported by black currant and hints of mocha.
Taste
This Shiraz displays a good integration between fruit and wood, and its lingering presence suggests it to be a rewarding wine for drinking and enjoying with food. Dark red fruit and mocha shows superb follow through onto the palate, with a beautiful balance between the ripe red fruit flavors and subtle earthy characteristics. This wine has a well-rounded mouthfeel, elegant velvet tannins and long fruit finish.