Arabella

Reserve Western Cape Shiraz Viognier

8.916 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Shiraz, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Surprisingly good.

Surprisingly good.

Dec 26th, 2021
Adam Kincaid

A NakedWines offering here and we were surprised a bit by how much we enjoyed this for ~$10. Its dark ruby tinting gives way to a nice aroma of flower bouquet and baking spices. Has medium body, with nice cherry liqueur, forest floor, and spice. Medium lingering. Pretty darn complex and enjoyable.

A NakedWines offering here and we were surprised a bit by how much we enjoyed this for ~$10. Its dark ruby tinting gives way to a nice aroma of flower bouquet and baking spices. Has medium body, with nice cherry liqueur, forest floor, and spice. Medium lingering. Pretty darn complex and enjoyable.

2 people found it helpfulNov 25th, 2021
Brad Swick

This is very good, with nice full flavor and a finishing bite, but a little bit jammy. Still, it’s a nice choice for a full flavor red.

This is very good, with nice full flavor and a finishing bite, but a little bit jammy. Still, it’s a nice choice for a full flavor red.

Dec 9th, 2022
Tom Schott

Last of the independents

Last of the independents

Sep 29th, 2022
Dale Garrison

Kit great wine

Kit great wine

Feb 6th, 2022
Sarah J

Cherries on the nose with a surprisingly nice finish.

Cherries on the nose with a surprisingly nice finish.

Jan 15th, 2022
Peter Coulthard

NW. a bargain at the price. Deep red colours, spice and plum and berry flavours, smooth but with good body. Delightful.

NW. a bargain at the price. Deep red colours, spice and plum and berry flavours, smooth but with good body. Delightful.

Dec 1st, 2021
Sarah J

Nice full body with smoke scent with a nice finish. Not too bad.

Nice full body with smoke scent with a nice finish. Not too bad.

Oct 1st, 2021
Andrew Bryan

Had with a lamb tagine and went really well! Spicy and not too heavy

Had with a lamb tagine and went really well! Spicy and not too heavy

Jun 25th, 2021
kcon

Didn't love it before, because it was only meh-fine on it's own, but then i had a couple bites of chocolate cake, and suddenly this wine made me really happy

Didn't love it before, because it was only meh-fine on it's own, but then i had a couple bites of chocolate cake, and suddenly this wine made me really happy

Feb 3rd, 2022