Fat Barrel Barrelman's Select Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Paarl South Africa 2022

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75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah (Shiraz). Bright ruby in color. On the nose, fruit-forward aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and blackcurrant, layered with cracked black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, followed by subtle notes of vanilla and cedar from oak influence. The palate mirrors the aromatics, with additional flavors of dark berries, blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry, baking spice, pepper, and gentle oak sweetness add warmth and complexity. Faint hints of cedar and tobacco-like spice may emerge at the finish. M Acidity, keeping the wine fresh without sharpness, M chalky tannins, providing structure without overpowering the fruit, and M+ body and flavor intensity, satisfying, rounded weight. Expressive and approachable, and the finish is smooth and lingering, with dark fruit and sweet spice carrying through to a gently warming close.

Food Pairing: Grilled steak, lamb chops, BBQ ribs, smoked sausages, mushroom burgers, lentil or bean stews with warm spice, aged cheddar, smoked gouda, dark chocolate with sea salt

3.6/ 5