Saronsberg 2008 Full Circle Red (Tulbagh)

Country: South Africa / Full Circle
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Tulbagh
Winery: Saronsberg /

This Shiraz-based blend—with splashes of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier—is lush and rich, with notes of ripe blackberry, cherry and strawberry preserves backed by hints of fruit-cake spice and black pepper. The plush mouthfeel boasts similarly concentrated dark-fruit flavors, and the finish boasts a decadent fudgy chocolate note that shows good staying power. Drink now–2016.