Winery SaxenburgSelect Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Select Shiraz of the Winery Saxenburg is in the top 30 of wines of South Africa and in the top 10 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Taste structure of the Select Shiraz from the Winery Saxenburg
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Select Shiraz of Winery Saxenburg in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Select Shiraz of Winery Saxenburg 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 Select Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Select Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Select Shiraz
The Select Shiraz of Winery Saxenburg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, couscous merguez or rabbit on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saxenburg's Select Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Hegel
Deeply coloured, simple fruity reds with a sustained purple colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing aromas of red and black fruits. Productive. Grown in small quantities in Germany and the Benelux for organic and sustainably managed vineyards, part of the new generation of mildew- and powdery mildew-resistant varieties. German black hybrid obtained in the 20th century, a disease-resistant crossing.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Select Shiraz from Winery Saxenburg are 2003, 2009, 2007, 2005 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Saxenburg
The Winery Saxenburg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 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: Cryptogamic
Refers to diseases transmitted to plants by a fungus.
