In the glass, South African Shiraz commands attention with its deep, inky purple color. The richness of its hue hints at the robust character that awaits.<\/p>\n
Upon the first swirl, the nose is greeted by an enticing bouquet of dark fruits and subtle spices. Blackberry and ripe plum take center stage, accompanied by a hint of black pepper and a touch of smoky oak (either French or American oak, medium toast). The aromatic profile is bold and inviting, setting the stage for the complex layers to unfold. (yeast suggestions: BDX, D80, D254)<\/p>\n
As the wine graces the palate, it delivers a symphony of flavors that reflect the warmth and intensity of the South African sun. Black cherry and blueberry dance alongside notes of dark chocolate and a subtle hint of vanilla from careful oak aging (either French or American oak, medium toast). The wine’s full-bodied nature is complemented by velvety tannins that add a luxurious texture, creating a well-balanced and deeply satisfying experience.<\/p>\n
South African Shiraz is a showcase of the varietal’s bold and expressive character. The dark fruit flavors are complemented by a savory undercurrent, with a touch of black pepper adding a hint of spice. The integration of oak is seamless, contributing to the wine’s complexity without overpowering its vibrant fruit profile.<\/p>\n
A robust Shiraz is a natural companion to hearty dishes. Pair it with a juicy grilled steak, lamb stew, or a rich, meaty pasta for a perfect match. Its bold flavors and well-structured tannins also make it an excellent candidate for aging, allowing the wine to evolve and develop further complexity over time.<\/p>\n
South African Shiraz is a testament to the region’s ability to produce wines of depth and character. It balances power with finesse, showcasing the winemaker’s artistry in capturing the essence of the grape and the terroir. It’s a wine that invites contemplation and celebration.<\/p>\n
Interested in making South African Shiraz? Give us a call at 877-812-1137 to speak to a winemaking representative about your order. Appearance: In the glass, South African Shiraz commands attention with its deep, inky purple color. The richness of its hue hints at the robust character that awaits. Aroma: Upon the first swirl, the nose […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[44,204,549,106,117,112,1536,140,31,13],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SA-Syrah-e1523881569202.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9ZM5f-178","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4286"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4524,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions\/4524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}