Tasting: WildLife Shiraz

Name: WildLife Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Year: 2013
Price: $4.95 at Vintage Cellar, Regular $12

Shop Review: Often referred to as Shiraz Country, the Riebeek Valley is renowned for exceptional Shiraz wines. WildLife Shiraz is a lively rich wine; full-bodied with a subdued smokiness on the nose and a palate of ripe fruit and interesting spice. Well-balanced and smooth, the aftertaste lingers with the exciting flavors of chocolate and spice.

My Review: On the nose this wine smelled of dark red berries with Oak and Vanilla. This wine tasted of dark cherry and vanilla. I believe this wine would have been better with food as it would allow more flavors to to present on the palate.
                                                               This wine was not tasted with food.