Longridge WineryShiraz
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 Shiraz from the Longridge Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Longridge Winery 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 Longridge Winery in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Longridge Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, express couscous in a pressure cooker or alice's rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Longridge Winery's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Noah
Simple, rustic whites with a characteristic foxy taste, a pale golden robe, a direct palate and moderate acidity. Signature labrusca aromas of English candy, wild strawberry, fresh grape and vivid herbaceous notes. Distinctive heritage profile. Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and northern Italy; commercially banned in France since 1935. American hybrid white grape derived from Vitis labrusca, obtained around 1869 in Illinois.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Longridge Winery are 2011, 2008, 0
Informations about the Longridge Winery
The Longridge Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Empyreumatic
Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.
