2004 Dieu Donné Vineyards Franschhoek Shiraz 83+ Points

2004 Dieu Donné Franschhoek Shiraz 83+ Points

Medium clear, day bright, ruby red with slight russet rim, high concentration, high plus viscosity.

Clean, high intensity, ripe mulberries, blackcurrant liqueurs, prunes, touch raisiny, earthy core with expansive fragrant in your face new American oak lending sweet profile of vanilla and coconut, spicy and fragrant cinnamon, meaty, old leather, concentrated meat jus, cedary.

Dry, confirms fruit, low tannins, low acidity, earthy richness, fat, textured, juicy, but high alcohol (15.5), medium plus complexity, extracted style, some bitterness on farewell.

For pundits of big, powerful wines, definitely not for faint hearted, this Franschhoek shiraz is a meal in itself, will keep for the next 5 years because of it’s saturated extract.

For winter enjoyment by the fireplace, or with a perfectly grilled medium rare T-bone steak, and green peppercorn sauce.