The Decanter tasting notes read:

Voluptuous, heady nose with very precise, black fruits, plums, mocha and tar. Full-bodied and opulent in the mouth, ripe and supple, fine-grained tannins with plenty of spice to enliven the finish.

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2009

South African wines which collected awards at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 are:

• 2001 Desiderius Pongratz for South Africa’s Best Sparkling Wine over 10 pounds
• Doolhof Malbec 2007 - gold award and Doolhof Pinotage 2007 - silver award
• Alluvia Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - gold award
• Swartland Winery’s Indalo Shiraz 2006 - regional trophy for the best Rhone-styled blend under 10 pounds
• Perdeberg Winery - 9 medals for the Rex Equus range, including best South African red Rhone varietal over 10 pounds
• Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2008 - Regional Trophy for South African Dessert Wines
• Andreas Shiraz 2006 & 2007 - bronze and silver medal
• and last but not least…….Bouchard Finlayson won three awards, including Best South African Pinot Noir over 10 pounds.

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