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Robertson Winery South Africa
With the onset of cooler weather here in R.S.A I enjoy opening a bottle of Wolfkloof Shiraz. When I first tasted this wine all I could taste was the taste of black pepper and cloves but as I started to learn more about wines and appreciate the flavors of the wine. Wolfkloof Shiraz: This name of Wolfkloof is derived from a farm, owned by the Viljoen family since 1880.Iran supreme leader orders probe of election fraud
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ROBERTSON WINERY NUMBER ONE CONSTITUTION ROAD SHIRAZ 2004 TASTING NOTES Deep rich purple colour, intense aroma of dark ripe black berry with seductive spicy fruit and black pepper characteristics. Velvety palate with supple fine-grained tannins combining well with the French oak. IN THE VINEYARD Farm: Wolfkloof, Kleinbegin & Wandsbeck Soil type: Deep Oakleaf Trellising: Five-wire Perold system Water management: Regulated deficit irrigation resulting in small berries and concentration of flavour Row direction: South-east to north-west THE HARVEST Harvesting took place from the 9 - 15 March 2004.The 53 Places to Go in 2008
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Chardonnay
Tastes like: Tropical fruits, with a buttery finish
Pair it with: Pork, chicken, seafood, strong cheeses
Pinot Grigio (Gris)
Tastes like: Lemons, green apples, pears
Pair it with: Salads, light fish, light cheeses, white pizza
Sauvignon Blanc
Tastes like: Citrus, tropical fruits, herbs, gooseberries
Pair it with: Salads, vegetables, fish
Riesling
Tastes like: Apples, pears, flowers, minerals
Pair it with: Fish, cheeses, chicken, light appetizers, desserts (for sweet Riesling)
Gewürztraminer
Tastes like: Lychees, spices, flowers
Pair it with: Asian foods, spicy foods, strong cheeses
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tastes like: Cassis, black currants, herbs, cedar
Pair it with: Beef, lamb, stews
Merlot
Tastes like: Black cherries, plums, spices
Pair it with: Lamb shank, duck, sausage
Pinot Noir
Tastes like: Cherries, strawberries, spices, flowers
Pair it with: Salmon, tuna, pork
Syrah/Shiraz
Tastes like: Blackberries, black pepper, spices
Pair it with: Chicken, BBQ, curries, stews
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