Winery La CouronnePortside Red
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Portside Red from the Winery La Couronne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Portside Red of Winery La Couronne in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Portside Red of Winery La Couronne in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Portside Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Portside Red
Original food and wine pairings with Portside Red
The Portside Red of Winery La Couronne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Couronne's Portside Red.
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 Portside Red from Winery La Couronne are 2012, 2013, 2016, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery La Couronne
The Winery La Couronne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
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: Flowable
A supple, easy-drinking wine with little consistency in the mouth.
