Winery LourensfordFive Heirs Shiraz
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 Five Heirs Shiraz from the Winery Lourensford
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Five Heirs Shiraz of Winery Lourensford 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 Five Heirs Shiraz of Winery Lourensford in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Five Heirs Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Five Heirs Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Five Heirs Shiraz
The Five Heirs Shiraz of Winery Lourensford matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, lamb in spicy sauce or wild boar stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lourensford's Five Heirs Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Tintorera
Intensely coloured, supple reds with a deep, near-opaque purple robe, light tannins and a dense palate. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, soft spices and inky notes. Powerful dyer's profile. Grown in Spain (Almansa DO, La Mancha) and Portugal, used mainly to deepen colour in Mediterranean blends. Spanish synonym for Alicante Bouschet, a dyer's hybrid of Petit Bouschet × Grenache (19th century).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Five Heirs Shiraz from Winery Lourensford are 2003, 2009, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Lourensford
The Winery Lourensford is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 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: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
