Klein Constantia
Anwilka Petit Frère Syrah Blend
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
This a blend of 52 Shiraz, 37% Cabernet and 11% Petit Verdot.
Some musty notes. Blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, blue fruits, pepper, black licorice, vanilla, caramel, dark spice, dark fruit liqueur notes, dry leather, underbrush and withering to dry dark florals. Gets better as you sip it but, not really my thing. Perhaps, that changes with enough bottle age.
Photos of; Klein Constantia, the entrance of their tasting room, red wine barrels and Estate vines.
This a blend of 52 Shiraz, 37% Cabernet and 11% Petit Verdot.
Some musty notes. Blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, blue fruits, pepper, black licorice, vanilla, caramel, dark spice, dark fruit liqueur notes, dry leather, underbrush and withering to dry dark florals. Gets better as you sip it but, not really my thing. Perhaps, that changes with enough bottle age.
Photos of; Klein Constantia, the entrance of their tasting room, red wine barrels and Estate vines.
Tasted at Klein Constantia.
Color: Ruby red.
Nose/Smell: Red cherries, cheese, and bell peppers.
Palate/Taste: Very sharp and rough. Some green notes in the palate. Needs allot of time to integrate if it will.
Finish: Sharp furry moderate finish.
Opinion: This is supposed to be 68% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Petit Verdot. We cannot see the affects of any oak. But this supposedly has 12 months in second oak. Is only R105 at the estate. Which is around $7.00. So at the price point I guess you can't expect much.
Tasted at Klein Constantia.
Color: Ruby red.
Nose/Smell: Red cherries, cheese, and bell peppers.
Palate/Taste: Very sharp and rough. Some green notes in the palate. Needs allot of time to integrate if it will.
Finish: Sharp furry moderate finish.
Opinion: This is supposed to be 68% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 12% Petit Verdot. We cannot see the affects of any oak. But this supposedly has 12 months in second oak. Is only R105 at the estate. Which is around $7.00. So at the price point I guess you can't expect much.
I really love this wine, and bought several bottles after a SA wine tasting. Unfortunately I didn’t keep good notes, but I remember it being easy drinking and a good pairing with food or alone.
I really love this wine, and bought several bottles after a SA wine tasting. Unfortunately I didn’t keep good notes, but I remember it being easy drinking and a good pairing with food or alone.
Sep 12th, 2019A good blend. Nice nose, and good tannins. Could be slightly more full bodied, but still very good.
A good blend. Nice nose, and good tannins. Could be slightly more full bodied, but still very good.
Mar 3rd, 2019
Taste of Vail lamb cook off. Pairing with pinots and zins
Taste of Vail lamb cook off. Pairing with pinots and zins
Apr 6th, 2018Opaque ruby and magenta; smells fruity with hint of spices; rich flavours of dark fruit; dry and savoury finish
Opaque ruby and magenta; smells fruity with hint of spices; rich flavours of dark fruit; dry and savoury finish
Jun 1st, 2017Яркое, стройное, фруктовые хоть и мускулистое вино. Красная и чёрная смородина, спелая черешня, иван-чай, табак, чёрный перец. Очень хорошо для своей цены!
Яркое, стройное, фруктовые хоть и мускулистое вино. Красная и чёрная смородина, спелая черешня, иван-чай, табак, чёрный перец. Очень хорошо для своей цены!
Oct 3rd, 2015Ожидал большего, так просто хорошее вино. По запаху ближе к французскому мерло
Ожидал большего, так просто хорошее вино. По запаху ближе к французскому мерло
Apr 30th, 2015