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Jakkals Fontein

Swartland Shiraz

Fairview Jakkals Fontein is a vibrant red Shiraz from the Swartland region. The wine offers a full body with powerful tannins, making for a robust and structured profile. It boasts a pronounced fruit intensity that is both prominent and delightful on the palate, creating a rich and satisfying drinking experience. The acidity is lively, adding a bright and refreshing element to the overall taste. The dryness of this Shiraz enhances its complexity, making it a well-rounded wine that is sure to please those who enjoy bold and flavorful reds.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Meats, Barbecued Ribs, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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