Winery Orange River CellarsShiraz
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 Orange River Cellars
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 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 Shiraz of Winery Orange River Cellars in the region of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of spices, black fruit or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Orange River Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or real paella recipe from valencia.
Details and technical informations about Winery Orange River Cellars's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Lledoner pelut
Generous, supple reds with an intense ruby hue, rounded tannins and a broad palate, with solar aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, pomegranate), black fruits, garrigue, soft spices and Mediterranean notes. Full-bodied and warm. Component of Côtes du Roussillon AOC, Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC and Priorat DOQ blends. Hairy-leaved mutation of grenache noir (lledoner = grenache in Catalan), a Catalan-Roussillon signature.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Orange River Cellars are 2016, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Orange River Cellars
The Winery Orange River Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Central Orange River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Central Orange River
South Africa's northernmost Cape region along the Orange River, hot and dry semi-desert climate, irrigated vineyards on alluvial soils. Chenin Blanc and Colombard are signature king whites — generous profiles with stone fruit, pineapple, white flowers and a honeyed touch, freshness preserved. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as fresh complements. Pinotage signature king red with blackberry, plum and a smoky note.
The wine region of Northern Cape
South Africa's most northerly wine region along the Orange River (650 km north of Cape Town, edge of the Kalahari), hot semi-desert climate, river irrigation. Chenin Blanc and Colombard signature whites: full and crisp with citrus, tropical fruits, yellow apple and honey hints, acidity preserved by cool nights. Hanepoot (Muscat) in floral sweet styles. Shiraz, Pinotage and Cabernet in sun-drenched reds.
The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
