Winery MarianneSelena Red Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Syrah.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Selena Red Blend from the Winery Marianne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Selena Red Blend of Winery Marianne in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Selena Red Blend of Winery Marianne in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of chocolate, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Selena Red Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Selena Red Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Selena Red Blend
The Selena Red Blend of Winery Marianne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or blue cord.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marianne's Selena Red Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Selena Red Blend from Winery Marianne are 2010, 2015, 2016, 2014 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Marianne
The Winery Marianne is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 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: Tense
Said of a lively and nervous wine.
