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Chakalaka

Spice Route

South Africa

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah · Mourvèdre · Grenache · Carignan · Tannat · Petite Sirah
Country
South Africa
Appellation
Swartland
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · beef ribs · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201291 pts

    Chakalaka is always a bold and powerful selection, and the 2012 follows suit, with dense notes of black berry, plum and cherry that are framed by hints of lavender, licorice, laurel and celery seed. The medium-bodied palate offers spicy notes of pepper and bittersweet cocoa, wit…

  • 2011