Winery RidgelandsSyrah
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).
The Syrah of the Winery Ridgelands is in the top 20 of wines of Elgin.
Taste structure of the Syrah from the Winery Ridgelands
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah of Winery Ridgelands 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 Ridgelands 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 Ridgelands matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef pot au feu (grandma's style), moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or duck and peach brochettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ridgelands's Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: St. Laurent
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, soft to firm tannins and silky palate, with signature aromas of red fruit (cherry, raspberry), morello cherry (hallmark), sweet spices, undergrowth and floral notes reminiscent of Pinot Noir. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great reds of the Austrian Burgenland, also grown in the Czech Republic. The German synonym for Saint Laurent, an indigenous Austrian black variety genetically related to Pinot Noir.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah from Winery Ridgelands are 2010, 2016, 2009, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Ridgelands
The Winery Ridgelands is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
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: BSA
Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.
