Winery Norfolk RiseShiraz
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 Winery Norfolk Rise
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Norfolk Rise in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Norfolk Rise in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Norfolk Rise matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or duck breast with spices, roasted figs with honey and port.
Details and technical informations about Winery Norfolk Rise's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah
Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Norfolk Rise are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2018 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Norfolk Rise
The Winery Norfolk Rise is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Mount Benson to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mount Benson
Sub-region of Limestone Coast north of Robe (South Australia), cooled by the Southern Ocean (~3°C cooler than Coonawarra), terra rossa clay-loam over draining limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz reign (75% of plantings): elegant profile of rich dark fruits, cherry, black pepper and spices, fine persistent tannins, proven cellaring potential. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio for fresh whites; Merlot and Petit Verdot for Bordeaux blends.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Lightning
Large capacity barrel.
