Saturday, February 18, 2012

Tasting Week 4: Faraway Farms Shiraz

Variety: Shiraz
Region: Bosman's Crossing (Western Cape)
Country: South Africa
Year: 2008
Price: $5.95
Food?: Paired with french bread.





Winery Review:
Our Shiraz will spoil you with flavors of rich juicy blackberry, dark spice, and just a hint of black pepper

My Review:  
Bright Magenta in color, this Shiraz features a warm leathery taste with almost no heat from the alcohol.  Oddly enough, this red has a very industrial taste and smell, including:  baby powder, leather shoes, and "new car."  Towards the mid-end palate I do notice a light cherry, almost floral, fragrance.  Not a bad combination for around $5!   I can't believe I am saying this, but I actually enjoy the leathery taste, almost like licking a new coach bag!  What could you want more out of a wine?   While the Chocolate Box Shiraz remains my favorite, this isn't a bad choice for second place. 

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