1999 Cape Jaffa Siberia Shiraz

A very impressive red produced from the Cape Jaffa ‘Siberia’ block. Matured in 50% new French oak for 18 months. Deep crimson colour. Very intense nose, with aromas of toasted oak, cedar and blackcurrant. Totally mouthfilling palate structure with very spicy blackcurrant, toasted oak and plum flavours. Fine grained tannins, perfect balance, excellent depth and concentration of flavour, followed by long aftertaste of pepper and toasted oak. Cellar 4-5 years.

RATING: 93/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

Retasted: August 2001
A very impressive wine from this new viticultural area. Very deep crimson mauve colour. Superb nose of violets, blackberry, cedar and mulberry. The palate has excellent weight and length, concentrated flavour of spice, prunes and figs, over layers of blackberries and liquorice. Fine grained, dryish tannins, but perfectly balanced. Very long aftertaste of prunes, stewed fruit, blackberries, spice and liquorice. Cellar 4 – 5 years.

RATING: 95/100

VALUE: XXXX/5