Winery BoschendalJean Le Long Shiraz
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 Jean Le Long Shiraz from the Winery Boschendal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Jean Le Long Shiraz of Winery Boschendal in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Jean Le Long Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Jean Le Long Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Jean Le Long Shiraz
The Jean Le Long Shiraz of Winery Boschendal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boschendal's Jean Le Long Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Cal 6-04
Simple, dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. Productive. Grown in small quantities in Europe for sustainably managed vineyards, part of the new generation of grapes resistant to downy and powdery mildew. Disease-resistant white hybrid obtained by complex crossing for organic viticulture.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Jean Le Long Shiraz from Winery Boschendal are 0
Informations about the Winery Boschendal
The Winery Boschendal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 91 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: Pressing
Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).
