Nelson Wine EstateShiraz
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 Shiraz from the Nelson Wine Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Nelson Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Nelson Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Nelson Wine Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, fillet of lamb in potato dressing or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Nelson Wine Estate's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Catarratto
Structured and fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a full palate with preserved acidity and signature aromas of citrus (lemon, pomelo), almond, white flowers and mineral notes from Sicilian terroirs. Productive. A pillar of dry Sicilian whites (Alcamo DOC, Etna Bianco) and an essential component of traditional Marsala, thriving on the volcanic soils of the Trapani area. Autochthonous Sicilian white variety, one of the most planted in Sicily and Italy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Nelson Wine Estate are 2009, 2017, 2010, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Nelson Wine Estate
The Nelson Wine Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
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: Draft liquor
Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".
