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2009 Chakalaka

Spice Route Winery

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The red wine Chakalaka, vintage 2009 from the winery Spice Route Winery has been rated in 2012 with 89 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Tannat from the region Swartland in South Africa.

Tasting Notes

89
Tasting from 22.03.2012

Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections. Initially restrained, fine earthy spice, underlaid with dark berry fruit. Textured, soft, extract-sweet fruit, somewhat melting style, powerful finish, already accessible.

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Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Tannat
Vintage: 2009
Expansion: cement, barrique
Alcohol Level: 14.5%
Stopper: Cork
Price: 10 - 20 €
Region
Swartland, South Africa
Swartland, meaning Black Land in Afrikaans, is so called because of the seemingly black leaves of the Renosterbos plants in midsummer. Until twenty years ago,...
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Spice Route Winery

Suid Agter Paarl Road
7624 Suider-Paarl
Südafrika
+27/ 21/863 52 00
[email protected] www.spiceroutewines.co.za

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