Arabella Shiraz 2011
by Stephen de Wet

  • Rich, spicy and smoother than Lionel Ritchie dressed in velvet
  • Astonishing value due to weak SA Rand
  • Made by one of our favourite South African wineries. Winners of double double Gold medals at last year's Veritas awards

Stephen de Wet

Stephen de Wet

Stephen de Wet

"My greatest pleasure has been to start Arabella, my winery, from scratch in 2006. With the help of my children, Nicky & Jamie, it's turned in to a real family business where everyone is completely dedicated. My family owned a wine farm when I was growing up, and at the age of 17 my mother put me to work in the cellar. I absolutely loved. So winemaking was something I knew I wanted to do from a young age. I love the creativity involved with being a winemaker. Every step taken, from vineyard to bottling, will effect the outcome of the wine. It's vital to have a very clear idea of what the outcome should be and the steps needed in the process to achieve the desired result."


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Map of South Africa
Grape
Shiraz, Grenache & Other Spicy Reds
Style
Big Reds
Alc. Percentage
14.50%
Vintage
2011
Bottle Size
75cl

92% of 13188 would buy again
Is it value for money?
  THIS WINE

Price £7.99

Angel Price£5.99


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Rich, fruity, spicy, not too much tannin. We could drink this forever.

Esme 14:29 30/01/2012 Comment

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Had two bottles in last order - both undrinkable - very sweet to taste and smell. Guests also tried it and down the drain it went.

susan 11:05 26/01/2012 Reply

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This is really good Shiraz.
Compared to a similar priced Cotes de Rhone, this is much better, and such better value.
All you would expect from a good Shiraz, but also velvety smooth.
Now a favourite, I will re-order this one next month for sure.

Jai 17:48 23/01/2012 Reply

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disappointing - none of that earthy warmth you normally get from a shiraz

harry 16:24 18/01/2012 Reply

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I am not an expert, but I LOVED this shiraz, really deep and rich. kept the whole bottle to myself !

Deborah 14:12 17/01/2012 Reply

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