
Winery Benguela CoveBackbone Syrah
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 Backbone Syrah from the Winery Benguela Cove
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Backbone Syrah of Winery Benguela Cove in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Backbone Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Backbone Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Backbone Syrah
The Backbone Syrah of Winery Benguela Cove matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.
Details and technical informations about Winery Benguela Cove's Backbone Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Savagnin
Vivid, structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of apple, citrus, green walnut, curry, spices and intense oxidative notes (vin jaune aged under a yeast veil) evoking walnut, roasted almond and the distinctive "goût de jaune". The absolute star of Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois AOC, l'Étoile AOC and Côtes du Jura AOC. A very ancient Jurassian autochthon, probable ancestor of many European varieties.
Informations about the Winery Benguela Cove
The Winery Benguela Cove is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Cape South Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cape South Coast
Beacon of South African cool-climate wines on the Western Cape's southern coast (Cape Agulhas, Elgin, Overberg, Walker Bay), fresh oceanic climate. Signature Pinot Noir: elegant and silky with red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and floral hints, fine tannins — South Africa's benchmark. Tense Chardonnay (dominant white), herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and lively Chenin Blanc in mineral whites. Spiced Shiraz in reds.
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: Acescence
An alteration in wine also known as pitting (hence the expression piqué wine), due to the presence of acetic acid and ethyl acetate, and characterized by a vinegar-like odor.













