Winery Auction CrossingSyrah Viognier
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 Syrah Viognier from the Winery Auction Crossing
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah Viognier of Winery Auction Crossing in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah Viognier
The Syrah Viognier of Winery Auction Crossing matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sloth pork loin, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or vermicelli sautéed with peking duck.
Details and technical informations about Winery Auction Crossing's Syrah Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah Viognier from Winery Auction Crossing are 2008, 2011, 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Auction Crossing
The Winery Auction Crossing is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
