Winery Post HouseMerry Widow 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 Merry Widow Shiraz from the Winery Post House
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merry Widow Shiraz of Winery Post House 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 Merry Widow Shiraz of Winery Post House in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, vanilla or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Merry Widow Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Merry Widow Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Merry Widow Shiraz
The Merry Widow Shiraz of Winery Post House matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, trapper's barbecue or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Post House's Merry Widow Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merry Widow Shiraz from Winery Post House are 2013, 2015, 2017, 2012 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Post House
The Winery Post House is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Pedicel
Small stalk.
