The South African winery Boekenhoutskloof has been doing a great job with grapes usually associated with the Rhône Valley. The blend of those three grapes produces a deep ruby-coloured wine with a nose of blackberries and black olives. The full-bodied savoury taste of blackberries with an iodine note fills the mouth.
Food match: red meat dishes
The Wolftrap Syrah Mourvedre Viognier 2011, Western Cape, $13.95. LCBO #292557
Post City Magazines’ wine columnist, Tony Aspler, has written 14 books on wine and food. Tony also created the Ontario Wine Awards. He can be heard on 680News.
