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The Wolftrap 2010 Syrah Mourvedre Viognier

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A really cheap wine and delicious to drink.  This wine went great with grilled steak.  A dark red, powerful wine.  The blackberry taste is really quite simple but absolutely wonderful to drink.   I had read that Boekenhoutskloof is a syrah specialist and some of the best Syrah’s come out of South Africa.  Worthy to try again.

 

Winemakers Note

Both the Syrah and Mourvedre component come from a Malmesbury vineyard with the Viognier sourced on Boekenhoutskloof. The reds were fermented using selected Rhone strain yeasts. French oak matured with Viognier blended prior to bottling.  Full of black fruits, red and black berries with some violet flavours. Smooth on the palate with some fresh aromas of wild strawberries and cherries .

 


E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone 2007 Rouge

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E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone is so smooth and has so much going on!  After doing some research, I learned that the Rhone Valley wines in southern France tend to be more full-bodied with a spicy taste which this wine definitely has. It is the Holiday season, so enjoy a delicious glass of Cotes Du Rhone rouge by the fire.


Penfolds Koonunga Hill 2009 Shiraz Cabernet

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This Shiraz Cabernet is bold, oaky, spicy and dark.  This Australian wine is a great value a crowd pleaser and a wonderful tasting red blend!  Sooooo cheap.


Cecchi Bonizio Sangiovese di Maremma 2009

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This seems to me to be a really versatile wine and can be paired with a variety of meals or another stand alone wine.  The Sangiovese grape is home to Italy and when we visited Florence we had a chance to enjoy this type of wine as it was readily available. As for the taste, it is not too complex and does seem a little dry and earthy.  Great price! 


J.Lohr Los Osos 2008 Paso Robles Merlot

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This merlot is very appealing to the senses.  The color is dark ruby and has a wonderful fruity flavor.  It is really easy to enjoy this smooth, medium bodied wine.  We paired this merlot with a hearty steak and potatoe dinner.  Delicious!