Winery Granite RidgeShiraz
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 from the Winery Granite Ridge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Granite Ridge in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Granite Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, trapper's barbecue or alsatian wine pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Granite Ridge's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Aspiran
Light and elegant whites and reds depending on the variant, with a lightly coloured robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers and airy Mediterranean red fruits. Now rare, it survives in a few heritage plots in the Languedoc and is the subject of replanting programmes. French autochthonous grape from the Languedoc, with Gallo-Roman traces, in white, black, grey and pink variants.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Granite Ridge are 2013, 2012, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Granite Ridge
The Winery Granite Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
