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Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2004

Jakkalsfontein Shiraz 2004
Another single vineyard wine from Fairview. This Shiraz wine comes from the Swartland district and was first planted in 1997.  2004 was a dry year with only 250mm rain in the Jakkalsfontein vineyard. Previous vintages of this wine has scored 91 points with Wine Spectator and the 2004 vintage is in the same range with Gold from the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
The wine has deep dark red colour with purple rim, seductive nose of brambles, cured meat, plums. The wine is well balanced with firm soft tannins and a somewhat warm spicy taste of dark berries.
A great wine and at 13€ an absolute bargain.
The wine goes well with sheep cheese and 24 month old comte, but also manages the brie quite well, although not a perfect match.
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