Monika Korngut

Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz

HILL & DALE CABERNET SAUVIGNON/SHIRAZ 2003
Made in: South Africa
By: STELLENBOSCH
Sugar Content : XD
Alcohol/Vol.: 14.5%

LCBO price: $12.95 
LCBO # VINTAGES 595702| 750 mL bottle
Hill&Dale 2003
A delicious cherry colored wine with ripe and slightly zesty berry fruit flavours.  Also a hint of leather and peppery tartness. 

Could be enjoyed with hard cheeses.
PRICE ANALYSIS: Well priced.

LAST WORDS: An easy drinking wine. Let it open 1 hour before serving for a more rounded flavour.

 

NEDERBURG CABERNET SAUVIGNON SHIRAZ   2004
Made in: Western Cape, South Africa
By: NEDERBURG WINES PTY. LTD., PAARL
Alcohol/Vol.: 14.0%

LCBO price: $12.55 
LCBO # 610956 | 750 mL bottle 
Nederburg 2004
A deep cherry purple colour. Ripe plum and dark chocolate aromas. Full bodied wine with a flavour of black fruit, also leather is a prominent taste. Good long finish with balanced tannins.

Could be enjoyed with grilled meats and pasta with tomato sauce.
PRICE ANALYSIS: Well priced.

LAST WORDS: A good wine, I would have it again. tastes best after being open for a few hours.

PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ/CABERNET  2004
Made in: South Australia, Australia
By: PENFOLDS WINES PTY. LTD.
Sugar Content : 1
Alcohol/Vol.: 13.5%

LCBO price: $15.95 
LCBO # 285544 | 750 mL bottle

A deep cherry purple colour. A nice bouquet on the nose with raspberry scents. Full bodied wine with flavours of plum, cassis and spice.

Could be enjoyed with grilled meats and robust cheeses.
PRICE ANALYSIS: Over priced.

LAST WORDS: A good wine, long finish but flat.




 

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