Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa

哈登堡斯托克西拉干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：6567

Medium weight with a satiny smooth texture and great balance, this is a stellar Syrah with great complexity between the rich dark fruit flavors and forest spice. Aromatic accents of cured meat and creme brulee linger in the back of the bouquet, while a strong coffee flavor stays strong through the finish. ——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 90

An old-school style, with mint and sage up front, followed by crushed plum, grilled herb, tobacco and iron notes that all mesh through the toast-tinged finish. Shows excellent range and length. Drink now through 2011. 50 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

While this is certainly on the higher end of South African Shiraz price points, it’s worth the investment. The intense bouquet is loaded with rich dark cherry, raspberry, sweet spice and small wild strawberries. All-spice and pepper dominate the creamy mouth, with opulent flavors of meaty plum, roasted espresso and black cherry guts. Full and powerful in the mouth with a strong vanilla-accented finish. Delicious now but worthy of cellar time as well.——L.B.(9/1/2010)—— 92

This is maturing, but still shows good depth and flesh, with roasted sage, coffee, plum and dark currant notes gliding through the nicely polished, well-toasted finish. Drink now through 2010. 537 cases made, 10 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add