Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Jacob's Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2004

Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: Australia
Wine appellation: South Eastern Australia
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium garnet red with bricky meniscus
Bouquet:  forest fruit preserve, canned blueberries, blackberries,  spices, vanilla
Taste: medium body, round, blackberries, sweet tannins with good (sour cherries type)acidity, vanilla, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: venison
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6.5+50=84.5
Price: CZK 199 in 2006
Stopper: single piece cork
Very good example how average wine can develop with ageing. Young it is pretty basic, but drinkable, with time in cellar can develop into quite nice wine. I remember tasting 2000 and 2001 vintages here.

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