Winery Franschhoek CellarShiraz (Baker Station)
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 Shiraz (Baker Station) from the Winery Franschhoek Cellar
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz (Baker Station) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar 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 (Baker Station) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz (Baker Station)
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz (Baker Station)
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz (Baker Station)
The Shiraz (Baker Station) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or saddle of venison with fresh cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franschhoek Cellar's Shiraz (Baker Station).
Discover the grape variety: Roussin
Light and fruity reds with a light ruby colour, melted tannins and a light palate, offering discreet signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and floral notes. A confidential heritage profile. Now almost extinct, preserved in a few INRAE ampelographic collections, it bears witness to the varietal diversity of the old French vineyard. Rare French black variety, once grown in the Loire Valley and Burgundy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz (Baker Station) from Winery Franschhoek Cellar are 2008, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Franschhoek Cellar
The Winery Franschhoek Cellar is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
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: Gluing
Method consisting in clarifying the wine and giving it a limpidity by incorporating a specific product.
