Winery FairhillsCape Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Ruby-cabernet.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Cape Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Cape Red
Original food and wine pairings with Cape Red
The Cape Red of Winery Fairhills matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, flammekueche (with laughing cow) or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fairhills's Cape Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Winery Fairhills
The Winery Fairhills is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.
