Winery ShortwoodShiraz
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 Shortwood
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Shortwood 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 Shortwood 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 Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Shortwood matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or lamb chops marinated with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Shortwood's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Ohanès
Table grape with long bunches and thick-skinned golden berries with crunchy flesh, a balanced sweet flavour, ideal for extended winter storage. Late-ripening and suited to the dry Andalusian climate. Grown mainly for fresh consumption in Spain, appreciated for its attractive appearance and excellent winter shelf life on European markets. Spanish white table grape, autochthonous from Almería in Andalusia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Shortwood are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Shortwood
The Winery Shortwood is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
