Rustenberg, Brampton Shiraz, South Africa 2004

Very fresh red colour, no brown edge, rather pink. Smell is of strong alcohol, brambles, cherries and pepper. On the palate there is oak, berries, hints of cedarwood, vanilla, plums, and a smooth finish. Yeah, that's it. It is brilliant. Very smooth, full of fresh fruit and enough depth to keep you entertained all night. This bottle was given to me as a gift, and what better could I have asked for than an International Trophy Winner from South Africa (Decanter awards). Perfect choice. Highly recommended and not even on the expensive side (under 10 quid).