Zulu Contessa Shiraz/ Grenache Blend 2018

Now availible. Limited Stock.

Cultivar: 

84% Shiraz and 16% Grenache.

Winemakers Note:    

The wine has a dark plum red colour. Strong savoury aromas with ripe red fruit flavours on the nose. Oak aromas, like vanilla, provides a complex background to the flavour profile. The palate is rich and complex showing lots of fruit extraction. The savoury elements continue on the aftertaste, making the wine rich and savoury.

Wine of origin:

Western Cape Region, South Africa.

Vinification:

The Shiraz comes from vineyards high on the Southwest facing slopes of the Franschhoek mountains. These vines produce fully ripe grapes with great fruit expression. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted at the winery to exclude any green and rotten berries. 
The Grenache was sourced from the Piekenierskloof, a high-lying area near the Cederberg. Fermentation on the skins and regular pump-overs produce good colour extraction and complexnt tannins. The resulting wine is wood matured for 21 months in 2nd fill French oak barrels.

Food pairing:

A lush tomato based pasta sauce, maybe even a slow braised lamb ragu.

Technical Analysis: