Winery ViljoensdriftRiver Grandeur 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).
Taste structure of the River Grandeur Shiraz from the Winery Viljoensdrift
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the River Grandeur Shiraz of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the River Grandeur Shiraz of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with River Grandeur Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Shiraz
The River Grandeur Shiraz of Winery Viljoensdrift matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Viljoensdrift's River Grandeur Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Romorantin
Romorantin is a white grape variety named after the town in the Loir-et-Cher region where it originated. It was François 1er who planted the first Romorantin vines here in 1519, and it has gradually been replaced by Sauvignon, considered more aromatic, and is only planted in the Loir-et-Cher region, where it is the source of the Cour-Cheverny AOC. Its bunches of small white berries, which turn pink when ripe, are resistant to grey rot. Cour-Cheverny wines are fruity white wines with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and honey. Their lively, full-bodied character means they can be enjoyed after a few years' storage.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of River Grandeur Shiraz from Winery Viljoensdrift are 2007, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Viljoensdrift
The Winery Viljoensdrift is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Robertson
The wine region of Robertson is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Springfield Estate or the Domaine Springfield Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Robertson are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of brioche, cranberry or lemon grass.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
The word of the wine: Size
Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.
