Spice Route
Chakalaka Red Blend
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
A blend of 7 grapes, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Grenache and Tannat. Dark purple with a nose of sweet baking spices and sweet red fruits. On the palate plum, cherry and strawberry flavors with toasty oak and fine tannins. A bit on the savory side the wine shows good balance and ends with cacao notes.
A blend of 7 grapes, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Grenache and Tannat. Dark purple with a nose of sweet baking spices and sweet red fruits. On the palate plum, cherry and strawberry flavors with toasty oak and fine tannins. A bit on the savory side the wine shows good balance and ends with cacao notes.
Mar 21st, 2017Father in law likes it but don't love it. Woof woof.
Father in law likes it but don't love it. Woof woof.
Aug 31st, 2017If you know me you know that I appreciate value in my wine. This holds especially true when you're purchasing wine away from home, such as at a restaurant or while on vacation. The more aware you are of the general pricing you might find in wine shops and grocery stores, the better prepared you will be to maximize value when you're not playing on your home turf. Case in point, this S. African gem I bought on property at Disney World (not sure if it's widely available here, but you'll definitely find it at the Animal Kingdom Lodge). I've purchased this bottle back home for around $18 (Delectible currently lists it at $19) - Disney is selling it for $23. I'll happily take a $5 mark-up over the more common 50% mark up any day. Maybe Disney gets a great deal on it (although my restaurant sells it for $39ish), either way I was happy to lay down my money.
The wine itself sports a nose of leather, menthol, spice, cigar box, black berries and currant. The palette features brambly black berries and black cherries, accented with a bit of meatiness, black pepper, licorice and a hint of menthol. I could easily see this one mellowing a bit with age/aeration, accenting the more subtle nuances.
If you know me you know that I appreciate value in my wine. This holds especially true when you're purchasing wine away from home, such as at a restaurant or while on vacation. The more aware you are of the general pricing you might find in wine shops and grocery stores, the better prepared you will be to maximize value when you're not playing on your home turf. Case in point, this S. African gem I bought on property at Disney World (not sure if it's widely available here, but you'll definitely find it at the Animal Kingdom Lodge). I've purchased this bottle back home for around $18 (Delectible currently lists it at $19) - Disney is selling it for $23. I'll happily take a $5 mark-up over the more common 50% mark up any day. Maybe Disney gets a great deal on it (although my restaurant sells it for $39ish), either way I was happy to lay down my money.
The wine itself sports a nose of leather, menthol, spice, cigar box, black berries and currant. The palette features brambly black berries and black cherries, accented with a bit of meatiness, black pepper, licorice and a hint of menthol. I could easily see this one mellowing a bit with age/aeration, accenting the more subtle nuances.
