Winery OverhexThe Happy Hippo Shiraz
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 The Happy Hippo Shiraz from the Winery Overhex
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Happy Hippo Shiraz of Winery Overhex in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with The Happy Hippo Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with The Happy Hippo Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with The Happy Hippo Shiraz
The The Happy Hippo Shiraz of Winery Overhex matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, moroccan lamb stew or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Overhex's The Happy Hippo Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Chelois
Colored, fruity reds with an intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and lightly foxy hybrid notes. Productive profile for early drinking. Now marginal in France, grown mainly in Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the north-eastern United States for harsh continental climates. French black hybrid created around 1920 by Albert Seibel (Seibel 10878).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Happy Hippo Shiraz from Winery Overhex are 2017, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Overhex
The Winery Overhex is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Austere
A full-bodied, closed wine whose qualities are noticeable, but which does not express its full potential.
