Winery DiemersfonteinShiraz
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).
The Shiraz of the Winery Diemersfontein is in the top 40 of wines of Wellington.
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Diemersfontein
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Diemersfontein 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 Diemersfontein 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.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Diemersfontein matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or potjevlesch (northern france).
Details and technical informations about Winery Diemersfontein's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Plant Robert
Structured and elegant age-worthy reds with a sustained ruby robe, fine tannins and an ample palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), spices, garrigue and floral notes (violet). Distinctive alpine profile. Considered extinct until its recent rediscovery, grown by a handful of passionate winemakers in Lavaux for niche cuvées. Rare Swiss black grape, native to Lavaux in the canton of Vaud.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Diemersfontein are 2018, 2015, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Diemersfontein
The Winery Diemersfontein is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 46 wines for sale in the of Wellington to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Wellington
South African Cape Winelands district 60 km from Cape Town: Shiraz signature king red — concentrated and powerful with notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, pepper, Mediterranean spices and smoky touch, firm tannins and velvety finish. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon and emblematic Pinotage (cherry, blackberry, coffee, smoke). Chenin Blanc and Viognier as fresh floral whites. WO, hot Mediterranean climate with mild winters, varied terroirs at the foot of the Hawekwa mountains, old vines.
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: Servadou iron
A black grape variety from the southwest that produces a wine with spicy tannins and black currant and raspberry aromas. Under the name of Mansois, it is the main grape variety of Marcillac; it is also one of the important varieties of Gaillacois, where it is called Braucol. It is also used in the blends of other South-Western appellations (Fronton, Lavilledieu, Estaing, Madiran). Syn.: braucol, pinenc, mansois.
