Winery KershawElgin Syrah
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).
The Elgin Syrah of the Winery Kershaw is in the top 40 of wines of Elgin.
Taste structure of the Elgin Syrah from the Winery Kershaw
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elgin Syrah of Winery Kershaw 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 Elgin Syrah of Winery Kershaw 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 Elgin Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Elgin Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Elgin Syrah
The Elgin Syrah of Winery Kershaw matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of puchero, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or alsatian wine pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kershaw's Elgin Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Godello
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden color, ample palate and preserved acidity, offering refined aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, quince), citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia) and schist mineral notes. Fine barrel-ageing and cellaring potential. Star of great Galician whites: Valdeorras DO, Monterrei DO and Ribeira Sacra DO. Saved from near-extinction in the 1970s, an indigenous Galician variety from north-west Spain.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elgin Syrah from Winery Kershaw are 2015, 2018, 2016, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Kershaw
The Winery Kershaw is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
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: Paille (wine of)
A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.
