The latest release from Black Pearl Wines under our conservation label of Nash Family Vineyards Rhinoceros Hill Shiraz 2008 has been rated 5th overall from 247 entries to Wine Magazine's Shiraz Challenge and given 4 stars.
Shiraz Challenge 2009 Top 10 and ratings
Published: 19 Aug 09
TOP 10 WINES OVERALL (in order of arithmetic average score)
1. Diemersdal 2007
2. Kango 2008
3. Neil Ellis Elgin 2007
4. Lynx 2007
5. Nash Family Vineyards Rhinoceros Hill 2008
5. Windfall 2007
7. GlenWood 2007
7. Klein Zalze Family Reserve 2007
9. Dombeya Boulder Road 2007
10. Windmeul Reserve 2007
★ ★ ★ ★ FOUR STARS
Nash Family Vineyards Rhinoceros Hill 2008*
BLACK PEARL CELLAR PRICE R85
Alc 15% RS 2.4g/l TA 6g/l pH 3.7
Black with purple rim. Very aromatic nose including plums and jasmine. The palate is big and bold with sweet, ultra-ripe fruit and relatively soft tannins. Hint of pepper on finish. Drink now or over next 2 years.
