Winery RidgebackThe Lion Hound 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 The Lion Hound Shiraz from the Winery Ridgeback
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Lion Hound Shiraz of Winery Ridgeback in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Lion Hound Shiraz of Winery Ridgeback in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Lion Hound Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with The Lion Hound Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with The Lion Hound Shiraz
The The Lion Hound Shiraz of Winery Ridgeback matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, lamb keftas or rabbit with leeks.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ridgeback's The Lion Hound Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Prié blanc
Lively, light, mineral whites from extreme altitude, with a pale golden robe, an airy, taut palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), white-fleshed fruits and alpine mineral notes. Also vinified as high-mountain sparkling wines. Star of the Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle DOC (Aosta Valley, vineyards above 1000 m). Autochthonous white grape of the Aosta Valley, naturally resistant to phylloxera at altitude.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Lion Hound Shiraz from Winery Ridgeback are 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Ridgeback
The Winery Ridgeback is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
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: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
