Winery Annexkloof - Xenna Shiraz

Winery AnnexkloofXenna Shiraz

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Xenna Shiraz of Winery Annexkloof is a red wine from the region of Swartland of Western Cape.
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 Xenna Shiraz from the Winery Annexkloof

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Xenna Shiraz of Winery Annexkloof 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 Xenna Shiraz of Winery Annexkloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Annexkloof's Xenna Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Segalin

Ségalin noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Ségalin noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Xenna Shiraz - 2017
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Xenna Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Xenna Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Xenna Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Xenna Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Xenna Shiraz - 1906
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 2.911100

The best vintages of Xenna Shiraz from Winery Annexkloof are 2015, 2014, 2016, 2012 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Annexkloof

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Swartland in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Annexkloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Swartland to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 6500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 350 of of Swartland wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Swartland

The wine region of Swartland is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sadie Family or the Domaine Sadie Family produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Swartland are Chenin blanc, Mourvèdre and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swartland often reveals types of flavors of cherry, marmalade or cantaloupe and sometimes also flavors of chard, poire nashi or red cherry.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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