Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)Pour this and the glass goes deep ruby, almost inky. One sniff and you get dark berries, a curl of spice and a whisper of oak. It drinks rich and robust, the kind of red that wants a fire, a plate of grilled meat and people you actually like. Big South African Shiraz energy at 14%. Say the word and we'll have it at your door before the coals are ready.
The nose leads with dark fruit, think blackcurrant and blackberry, with sweet spice and a savoury hint of oak underneath. On the palate it's full and generous, ripe plum and black forest fruit rolling into a warm, peppery finish. The tannins (the grippy, drying part that frames a red) are smooth and rounded, so it feels rich rather than rough. There's a faint smoky edge that makes it sing next to anything off the grill.
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Where it's from
This comes from Bruce Jack, a South African winemaker who put in decades around the world (Australia, New Zealand, the States) and ran the cellars for some of the country's biggest names before launching his own label in 2018. The fruit is grown across the Western Cape, picked early in the cool of the morning to keep it fresh, then fermented on the skins with wild yeast and rested in a mix of tank and barrel. It's his easygoing, fruit-forward style in a bottle, serious winemaking that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Good to know
- What is the price of Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl?
Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,839 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Deep and ruby in the glass, with dark berries like blackcurrant and blackberry, sweet spice and a touch of oak. It's full-bodied and rich with smooth tannins and a peppery, lightly smoky finish.
- What is the ABV of Bruce Jack Shiraz?
It's 14% ABV, so a fairly full, warming red. Pace yourself and keep some water nearby.
- How do I serve Bruce Jack Shiraz?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18C in a large red wine glass. Twenty minutes in the fridge first, and let it breathe for half an hour if you can.
- What food pairs with Bruce Jack Shiraz?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, lamb chops, a juicy burger, slow-cooked beef stew or a mature hard cheese all work beautifully.
- Where is Bruce Jack Shiraz from?
South Africa, with fruit grown across the Western Cape, made by winemaker Bruce Jack under his own label.
- Is Shiraz the same as Syrah?
Yes, same grape, two names. South Africa and Australia usually call it Shiraz, while France and others say Syrah.
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Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Bruce Jack Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,839. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.