Winery StellekayaHercules
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hercules of Winery Stellekaya in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Hercules
Pairings that work perfectly with Hercules
Original food and wine pairings with Hercules
The Hercules of Winery Stellekaya matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, slippers with lamb or sauté of pork with carrots and potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stellekaya's Hercules.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hercules from Winery Stellekaya are 2009, 2015, 0, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Stellekaya
The Winery Stellekaya is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Bright
Said of a wine whose acidity is the dominant characteristic, making it fresh and nervous.
