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1999 Cape Jaffa Shiraz
Mount Benson, South Australia,
AUSTRALIA
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Closure: Cork
Excellent crimson mauve colour. The nose displays youthful Shiraz aroma with typical inky blackberry and spice notes. On the palate straightforward ink and blackpepper flavours. Fine grained soft tannins, soft acid finish, with inky, pepper and liquorice aftertaste. Cellar 2-3 years.
Retasted: April 2001
A soft easy drinking style. Deep crimson mauve colour. Aroma of mint, spice and plum with subtle earthy end note. The palate flavours are light, with stewed fruit and spice emerging, over a soft tannin structure. Aftertaste of leather, stewed fruit and spice. Cellar 2-3 years.
RATING: 81/100
VALUE: XXX/5