Winery HelderbergShiraz
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 Helderberg
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Helderberg in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Helderberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef lark, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Helderberg's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Morrastel
Intensely coloured and structured reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, featuring signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. Ageing profile. Grown in small quantities in Roussillon, producing distinctive southern cuvées. French synonym of the Spanish Graciano according to genetic analyses, autochthonous black grape from the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Helderberg are 0, 2009, 2011, 2012
Informations about the Winery Helderberg
The Winery Helderberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
