Winery La Couronne - Shiraz

Winery La CouronneShiraz

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 La Couronne is a red wine from the region of Franschhoek 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 La Couronne

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery La Couronne 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 La Couronne in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Couronne's Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sweet Sapphire

Intra-specific cross between Beitamouni and C22-121 obtained in 2004 by David Cain at the I.F.G. of Bakersfield in California (United States). Its cultivation started in 2007. It is already known in the United States, Brazil, Australia, South Africa ... almost unknown in France. It should be noted that this variety is very much in demand in China, where it represents an important market.

Last vintages of this wine

Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 411110
Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery La Couronne are 2016, 2013, 2014, 2015

Informations about the Winery La Couronne

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

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.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 8000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 350 of of Franschhoek wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.


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: Heavy

Said of a thick, rustic wine that lacks finesse.

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