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Guardian Peak SMG 2016 Wine Review

Guardian Peak SMG 2016

Guardian Peak SMG 2016

Western Cape W.O., South Africa

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2020-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Guardian Peak

Agent: Thompson Vintage Trade Ltd

Natalie's Score: 92/100

A vibrant Mourvèdre, Grenache and Shiraz red wine blend, smoky on the nose, with ripe cherry, black raspberry, dark plum, cracked pepper and savoury dried herb flavours on the palate. Structured tannins. Pair with stews, sausage cassoulet.

Food pairings: lamb cutlets with, hamburgers, pizza, cheese,.

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This Guardian Peak SMG 2016 was reviewed on March 25, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Guardian Peak's Smg 2016 is a luxurious red wine blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Lovely mocha and smoky sweet spice aromas wrap around plushy dark plum. Fleshy, smooth and mouth-filling on the palate with dark plum compote, dark berry, fig, licorice and flinty, smoky flavours finishing long on the palate. A big, smooth, ready-to-enjoy-now red. - Community Wine Reviews

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