Comment on: Sterhuis Astra Red 2005

I cannot say enough nice things about this wine. It may be on the more pricey side, but in my opinion is worth every penny. If you can bear to actually share a bottle (I foolishly brought a bottle to a dinner party with me as I was aware it was one of the hosts favourites and I had yet to try it) it will please nearly all. Clealry I am a big fan, it won me over despite the fact its not the usual kind of grape I enjoy. Extremely smooth and sophisticated, but does benefit from a good breathing period.

Aine 09:44 19/04/2010 Comment

Comment on: Sterhuis Astra Red 2005

Oh my.....smooth & velvety, a 'must have'

kay 16:53 12/03/2010 Comment

Comment on: Sterhuis Astra Red 2005

Not really my kind of grape, but if this is your style it's worth every penny. Much more depth of flavour than I was expecting (though it needed a couple of hours to breathe). Went very well with a big steak, which softened a hint of acidity. Slightly herbaceous taste, and quite smoky. If I wasn't such a fan of shiraz, I'd definitley buy it again.

Kate 17:22 14/02/2010 Comment

Comment on: Sterhuis Astra Red 2005

A lovely complex full bodied wine made to accompany food to see it at it's best.

Francesca 18:07 23/01/2010 Comment

Comment on: Sterhuis Astra Red 2005

A seriuosly good sophisticated and complex full bodied wine that will be best appreciated by fans of classic Bordeaux, I feel, though equally if your palate is not terroir attuned you may not like it so much. And for this price you should.

John 13:53 08/01/2010 Comment