Winery Paarl HeightsShiraz
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 Paarl Heights
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Paarl Heights in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Paarl Heights in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Paarl Heights matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or duck legs with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery Paarl Heights's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Bastardo
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and a fresh, airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Adds freshness and delicacy to blends. Traditionally used in Port, Madeira and Dão reds. Portuguese synonym for the Jura's Trousseau according to DNA analysis; indigenous black variety of the Douro and Dão.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Paarl Heights are 2017, 2018, 2015, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Paarl Heights
The Winery Paarl Heights is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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: Grenache gris
A grey variety of Grenache grown in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Aude and the southern Rhône valley. Its powerful and round wines are used in the blending of dry white or rosé wines and natural sweet wines.
