Winery Kranskop - Shiraz

Winery KranskopShiraz

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Shiraz of Winery Kranskop is a red wine from the region of Robertson of Western Cape.
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 Kranskop

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Kranskop 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 Shiraz of Winery Kranskop in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Kranskop's Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Graisse

Graisse blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (South West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. It should be noted that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. The Graisse blanc can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Shiraz - 2011
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Shiraz - 2010
In the top 100 of of Robertson wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Kranskop are 2014, 2015, 2016, 2010 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Kranskop

The winery offers 14 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Kranskop is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 5500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 250 of of Robertson wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Robertson

The wine region of Robertson is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Springfield Estate or the Domaine Springfield Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Robertson are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of brioche, cranberry or lemon grass.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Botrytis

Fungus that causes grape rot.

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