Wine Review: Rockridge Shiraz

Rockridge Shiraz

Grape: Shiraz

Country: South Africa

This wine is not easy to find on the internet, because people (and Google) always confuse it with Rockridge Estate Shiraz Cellar Selection from Australia. I was surprised to see that the Vivino app and web site classified this wine as Australian. It is clearly visible on the label "WINE OF SOUTH AFRICA". So specify that you need Rockridge from South Africa if you want to find this fruity and easy drinking wine. 

In aromas there are rape black berries, plum and a bit of chocolate.

In palate there are lots of black fruits, some black pepper taste and oaky flavours. 

It's complex, full body wine with medium to long finish.

Food pairing: spicy meat dishes, grilled meat, tomato and spicy sauce pasta,  full body cheeses.

I had it with Thai cuisine and grilled seafood.

I couldn't find supplier of this wine in UAE. But I had it in Beachcombers Restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Hotel  https://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/jumeirah-beach-hotel/restaurants/beachcombers/

Wine Review: Masia J Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Tempranillo

Masia J Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Tempranillo
Grape: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: Spain

This juicy, soft, easy drinking wine is blend of Tempranillo and oak aged Cabernet Sauvignon. 

In aroma there are ripe raspberry and red currant, and cinnamon, with rich summer fruits flavors and sweet vanilla finish.

In palate its fruit-driven red with immense spicy.

It's soft, medium-bodied wine with medium-long finish.

Food pairing: pastas with tomato and spicy sauces, red meat, aromatic cheese.

I had it with lamb rack and carrot puree.

Supplier in UAE is A&E. You can buy this wine in some of their stores: 

http://abudhabi.africaneastern.com/p-3644-masia-j-tempranillo.aspx