While the Shiraz vine is known as a shy bearer, there's nothing shy about the personality of this wine. It is a typical South African example of this varietal, showing concentrated violet, black pepper and spiciness. It's velvety elegance will be enhanced by a few more years in the bottle. Reserve this wine for imaginative dishes with overtones matching the spicy pepperiness of Shiraz - oxtail, venison, goulash. And what about an adventure with ostrich?
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