Winery Elephant HillsShiraz
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 Elephant Hills is in the top 40 of wines of Breedekloof.
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Elephant Hills
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Elephant Hills in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Elephant Hills matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb keftas or lamb chops marinated with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Elephant Hills's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Pinenc
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), red pepper (hallmark), spices and herbaceous notes. Fine ageing potential, defining the identity of Béarn and Aveyron. Essential component of Madiran AOC and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC. Synonym of Fer Servadou in Madiran, also called Braucol in Gaillac and Mansois in Marcillac. South-West French variety.
Informations about the Winery Elephant Hills
The Winery Elephant Hills is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Breedekloof to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breedekloof
WO district in Breede River Valley (Western Cape, ~13,000 ha, 2006): signature Chenin Blanc as white king — Breedekloof is South Africa's leading Chenin producer (15% of national Chenin vineyard, 21% of production), broad profile from crisp vivid fresh with apple, peach and honeyed touches to more textured under oak. Strong diurnal swing preserves acidity, Worcester fault, weathered sandstone and black sandy-silty soils.
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: Pressing Rosé
A method of making rosé wine that consists of pressing the grapes directly after crushing and light skin maceration. The resulting wine is lively, light and pale.
