Winery Fort SimonFortress Hill Shiraz
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).
Taste structure of the Fortress Hill Shiraz from the Winery Fort Simon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fortress Hill Shiraz of Winery Fort Simon in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fortress Hill Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Fortress Hill Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Fortress Hill Shiraz
The Fortress Hill Shiraz of Winery Fort Simon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, ramadan berber soup (harira) or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fort Simon's Fortress Hill Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha
Generous, warm reds with an evolving ruby robe, smooth tannins and an ample palate, showing intense aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, candied raspberry), garrigue, dry herbs, spices, liquorice and sun-drenched notes. Also in luscious rosés and sweet wines (Banyuls). Absolute star of Priorat DOQ, pillar of Rioja DOCa, Garnacha de Aragón, Campo de Borja DO, Calatayud DO and Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Aragonese autochthonous variety, one of the most planted worldwide.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fortress Hill Shiraz from Winery Fort Simon are 0
Informations about the Winery Fort Simon
The Winery Fort Simon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Delicate
Said of a wine that is fine and subtle in the mouth.
