Winery FranschhoekWestern Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mourvèdre and the Viognier.
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 Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier from the Winery Franschhoek
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier of Winery Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier
The Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier of Winery Franschhoek matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), lamb and coconut curry, african style or duck legs with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franschhoek's Western Cape Syrah Mourvèdre Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Informations about the Winery Franschhoek
The Winery Franschhoek is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
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: Ancestral method
A method of making certain sparkling wines such as blanquette de Limoux, sparkling gaillac or clairette de Die, which consists of a second fermentation in the bottle based on natural sugars and yeasts naturally brought by the grapes (unlike the méthode champenoise, which requires the addition of tirage liquor).
