Thursday, February 28, 2013
Klawer Cellars Olifants River Shiraz 2011 83 Points
Ruby red with garnet reflections towards the rim.
Clean, very ripe plums and mulberries, alcohol noticeable, earthy, spicy, smoky, charry oak.
Dry with dash residual sugar, juicy, moderate plus acidity, fresh, savory, moderate plus tannins, full bodied with high alcohol of 14% abv, warming finish.
Well made, delivers as a Shiraz, there is personality! Now until 2016+