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 thai beef skewers, shish kebab or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Viljoensdrift's River Grandeur Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Aledo
This variety has been cultivated for a long time in Spain. In France, it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of vine varieties, list A2.
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: Botrytis cinerea
This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
