Winery VillionZak Skobbejak 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 Zak Skobbejak Shiraz from the Winery Villion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zak Skobbejak Shiraz of Winery Villion in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Zak Skobbejak Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Zak Skobbejak Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Zak Skobbejak Shiraz
The Zak Skobbejak Shiraz of Winery Villion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Winery Villion's Zak Skobbejak Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Grand Noir de la Calmette
Very deeply coloured reds with a profound purple robe, moderate tannins and an ample palate, with simple aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant) and inky notes. A teinturier profile with red flesh. Formerly planted massively in the Midi to reinforce blend colour, now marginal, still grown in the Languedoc, Spain and South America. A French teinturier black grape bred in 1855 by Henri Bouschet (aramon × petit bouschet).
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Villion
The Winery Villion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Walker Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Walker Bay
Cool-climate district of Cape Overberg (South Africa, ~1h from Cape Town): signature Pinot Noir red king in Burgundian style — elegant with hallmark notes of cherry, raspberry, spice and mineral touch, exuberant acidity and fruit concentration preserved by the Benguela Antarctic current. Racy Chardonnay white king — crisp with white flowers, citrus, butter and minerality. Flinty Sauvignon Blanc in support. Hemel-en-Aarde flagship, sandstone-schist-granite.
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: Leaflet
Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.
