Winery Quoin RockSyrah
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 Syrah from the Winery Quoin Rock
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah of Winery Quoin Rock 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 Syrah of Winery Quoin Rock in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah
The Syrah of Winery Quoin Rock matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or cassoulet of yesteryear.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quoin Rock's Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Feunate
Light, simple fruity reds with a lightly coloured clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, showing undemonstrative aromas of southern red fruits. Discreet rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections, a witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-East and part of the heritage varieties under study. Rare French black variety, formerly grown in south-east France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah from Winery Quoin Rock are 2005, 2015, 2011, 0 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Quoin Rock
The Winery Quoin Rock is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Simonsberg-Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Ward of the Stellenbosch district (Western Cape, South Africa) on the slopes of the Simonsberg (1,400 m) at the Paarl border. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage in structured Bordeaux blends; dense Syrah completes the red palette (25 cellars). Deep colour, nose of blackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco and cedar after a minimum 7 years. Decomposed granite soils with deep red clays — massive tannins, climate slightly warmer than the rest of the district.
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: Cord
Management of trellised vines.
