Variety: Shiraz
Region: Western Cape, Paarl
Country: South Africa
Year: 2012
Price: Less than $10
Winemaker's Review: Packed with juicy berry flavors and hints of dark chocolate, Jam Jar makes a versatile partner for everything from cheeseburgers to chocolate pudding. Best served slightly chilled, it offers luscious, fruity goodness in every sip!
My Review: Where do I even begin? This wine is literally a steal! I'm not one to usually drink a whole bottle of wine in one sitting, but I came very close with this one! After letting this wine breathe for about 15 minutes, I was ready to sit back and drink away. First of all, it had a beautiful deep, dark red color. On the nose, it smelled like plum, dark juicy cherries, and slightly earthy/bitter. On my first sip, the wine tasted like sweet cherries and raspberries up front and had a nice dark chocolate finish. It was very smooth for being such an affordable wine. I believe this wine would be perfect for red wine beginners, as it has a great balance of sweet and bitter flavors (not to say that seasoned wine drinkers can't enjoy it too). It also paired wonderfully with my steak dinner. Seriously, pick up a bottle of this stuff. I know I'm going back for more!