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92 Points
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94 Points
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94 Points
Features a blend of dark fruit notes, including black cherries and boysenberries, with complex hints of mocha, vanilla, and cedar.
Offers a hearty taste with savory elements like leather and espresso, making it a great match for rich, meaty dishes.
Provides high-quality wine at an accessible price, ideal for current enjoyment or cellaring for the next few years.
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Description
Discover the Kirkton Estate The Kurtz Shiraz, a robust and satisfying red that offers excellent value for its quality. This Shiraz presents an intriguing mix of picked mulberries, black cherries, and boysenberries, complemented by layers of ripe coconut husk, mocha, and vanilla bean cream. The palate reveals darker fruit flavors, with hints of leather, espresso, and raspberry compote, balanced by sturdy tannins and vibrant acidity. Ideal for enjoying now or aging for a few years, it’s a versatile choice that pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like a bone-in ribeye steak.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Discover the Kirkton Estate The Kurtz Shiraz, a robust and satisfying red that offers excellent value for its quality. This Shiraz presents an intriguing mix of picked mulberries, black cherries, and boysenberries, complemented by layers of ripe coconut husk, mocha, and vanilla bean cream. The palate reveals darker fruit flavors, with hints of leather, espresso, and raspberry compote, balanced by sturdy tannins and vibrant acidity. Ideal for enjoying now or aging for a few years, it’s a versatile choice that pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like a bone-in ribeye steak.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Palate:
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Blueberry, Pepper
Blackberry, Fruit Cake, Tobacco
Pork
Red Meat