Winery Alvi's DriftShiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Alvi's Drift
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Alvi's Drift in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Alvi's Drift in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Alvi's Drift matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Alvi's Drift's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Ora
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet, rustic profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, this ancient variety has virtually disappeared from commercial cultivation and is studied for its genetic and historical interest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Alvi's Drift are 2018, 2017, 2015, 2019 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Alvi's Drift
The Winery Alvi's Drift is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: R-M (champagne)
Harvesting and handling. It is the artisan winemaker. He elaborates his own champagne, often a monocru representative of the village or the surrounding villages.
