Winery HillcrestQuarry
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Quarry of Winery Hillcrest in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Quarry
Pairings that work perfectly with Quarry
Original food and wine pairings with Quarry
The Quarry of Winery Hillcrest matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braciola (southern italy) or roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hillcrest's Quarry.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quarry from Winery Hillcrest are 2014, 2013, 2012, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Hillcrest
The Winery Hillcrest is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Durbanville to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Durbanville
Historic Cape Town ward 40 km from the CBD, among the coolest Cape regions: signature emblematic Sauvignon Blanc — the South African "Super Sauvignon Blanc" produced by the 12 wineries (Diemersdal, De Grendel, Durbanville Hills) — chiselled and expressive whites with vibrant notes of tropical fruits, citrus, cut herbs and saline minerality. Maritime breezes from False and Table Bays moderate the season. Also Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz and Chardonnay.
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: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
