Winery Orange River Cellars - Lyra Reserve Shiraz

Winery Orange River CellarsLyra Reserve Shiraz

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Lyra Reserve Shiraz of Winery Orange River Cellars is a red wine from the region of Central Orange River of Northern Cape.
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 Lyra Reserve Shiraz from the Winery Orange River Cellars

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Lyra Reserve Shiraz of Winery Orange River Cellars in the region of Northern Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Lyra Reserve Shiraz of Winery Orange River Cellars in the region of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Orange River Cellars's Lyra Reserve Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo

The black Carcajolo is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and large grapes. The Carcajolo noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Lyra Reserve Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Central Orange River wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Lyra Reserve Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Central Orange River wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Lyra Reserve Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Central Orange River wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Lyra Reserve Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of Central Orange River wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Lyra Reserve Shiraz from Winery Orange River Cellars are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Informations about the Winery Orange River Cellars

The winery offers 53 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Central Orange River in the region of Northern Cape

The Winery Orange River Cellars is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Central Orange River to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Northern Cape
In the top 6500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 6500 of of Central Orange River wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Central Orange River

The wine region of Central Orange River is located in the region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lowerland or the Domaine Lowerland produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Orange River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Colombard and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Orange River often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.


The wine region of Northern Cape

The wine region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Orange River Cellars or the Domaine Broad Valley produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Northern Cape are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, red fruit or vegetal.

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