Winery First CapeSpecial Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet
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 lamb.
Taste structure of the Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet from the Winery First Cape
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery First Cape in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet
The Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery First Cape matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of spit-turned boar leg (oven) with "automatic watering"., pan-fried lamb heart or turkey osso buco.
Details and technical informations about Winery First Cape's Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Special Reserve Shiraz - Cabernet from Winery First Cape are 2013, 0, 2012, 2008
Informations about the Winery First Cape
The Winery First Cape is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 76 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
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: Red winemaking
Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.
