Secateurs 2011
by A.A. Badenhorst
Red Blend $13.99
64% Shiraz
26% Cinsault
6% Grenache
2% Mourvedre
2% Pinotage
Coastal Region, South Africa
13.5% Alcohol
Charles - 3.0 stars
Melissa - 3.5 stars
Its got a big bouquet, spicy dark fruits, earthy clay and forest richness, black coffee, plums, brown sugar, molasses. Its a big wine. I think I'm a little out of line making this comparison, but it reminds me of an Orin Swift Wine. I don't know if they have a "Locations" wine for South Africa, but if they did, I imagine it would taste a bit like this, but be hotter overall.
Its moderately dark in color, with very little contrast, also a slight tinge of purple.
I taste dark cherries. Undertones of plum. Overall its pretty fruit forward for me, which contrasts with the earthy complex notes in the aroma. It leaves me wanting a little bit for more tannins, but it has a nice finish and finishes lighter than it begins.
I like this wine, and I'll buy it again. Actually in all truthfulness this is the second time I've purchased it, and I've enjoyed it both times. Cheers.
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