Arabella

Western Cape Shiraz

8.5184 ratings
8.68 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

I always anticipate a good Shiraz to be robust and powerful with deep flavors and a broody nature. This bottle has the fruit but not the depth. A little less than medium bodied and a flash of fruit, it misses the structure to hold it together and the linger on the finish.

I always anticipate a good Shiraz to be robust and powerful with deep flavors and a broody nature. This bottle has the fruit but not the depth. A little less than medium bodied and a flash of fruit, it misses the structure to hold it together and the linger on the finish.

Sep 30th, 2017
Paul Weil

A very nice Shiraz, this wine is rich and smooth while avoiding jamminess. While there is a hint of oak, some decanting makes the dark fruits shine through.

A very nice Shiraz, this wine is rich and smooth while avoiding jamminess. While there is a hint of oak, some decanting makes the dark fruits shine through.

Jan 6th, 2017
Ryan Wofford

A little spice, a little softness. Good everyday Shiraz #nakedwines

A little spice, a little softness. Good everyday Shiraz #nakedwines

Aug 3rd, 2015
Paul Weil

Dusty and full of mineral tones with raw spinach flavors, this wine is likely a good accompaniment to something. It is a well-crafted wine for those partial to smoky reds with graphite and tar tones.

Dusty and full of mineral tones with raw spinach flavors, this wine is likely a good accompaniment to something. It is a well-crafted wine for those partial to smoky reds with graphite and tar tones.

Jun 24th, 2015
Rich Reader

bracing for a youthful nibble.

bracing for a youthful nibble.

Jan 17th, 2015
Amanda Burrill

Deep Ruby, almost purple. Rope fruit on the nose and pleasant mouthfeel. Slightly bitter aftertaste. I'd drink this again.

Deep Ruby, almost purple. Rope fruit on the nose and pleasant mouthfeel. Slightly bitter aftertaste. I'd drink this again.

Dec 10th, 2014
Jane Finch

Smooth and very drinkable. I like this red!

Smooth and very drinkable. I like this red!

Jan 16th, 2022
liquidmiami

Hints of vanilla play hide and seek between the dusty berries. Light and bright this Shiraz is quite pleasant and full of flavor

Hints of vanilla play hide and seek between the dusty berries. Light and bright this Shiraz is quite pleasant and full of flavor

Sep 21st, 2021
Chelsea Partin

Or was ok. A bit syrupy.

Or was ok. A bit syrupy.

Sep 10th, 2021
Brooke Malasek

Fair warning - I’m never a big Shiraz fan, so this is a big part of my rating.

Fair warning - I’m never a big Shiraz fan, so this is a big part of my rating.

Jul 21st, 2021