Meerendal Wine EstateBin 159 Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Bin 159 Shiraz from the Meerendal Wine Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bin 159 Shiraz of Meerendal Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bin 159 Shiraz of Meerendal Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Bin 159 Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Bin 159 Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Bin 159 Shiraz
The Bin 159 Shiraz of Meerendal Wine Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef casserole, greek-style shepherd's pie or duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Meerendal Wine Estate's Bin 159 Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Ferradou
Light, simple fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, undemonstrative red fruit aromas. Rustic, discreet profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections, testament to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and studied for its genetic interest. Rare French black variety, once grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bin 159 Shiraz from Meerendal Wine Estate are 2006, 0, 2005
Informations about the Meerendal Wine Estate
The Meerendal Wine Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
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: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
