Description
This Syrah Viognier red-and-white wine blend with its rich, fruity style is a versatile partner to food, as the structure and spice of the Syrah red wine, as well as the floral nuances of the Viognier red wine, allow it to complement beef, venison and charcuterie, aromatic curries, game birds such as quail and duck, as well as reduced fruit flavours.
This wine is a blend of 95% Shiraz and 2% Viognier. The Shiraz component is from Elim (50%) and Walker Bay (30%) and Napier (20%), while the Viognier (2%) originates from Franschhoek.
For the first time, Napier grapes were used in this blend. Syrah from Napier has the same spicy and perfumy characteristics as Elim Syrah. The wine shows intense red flower perfume, with aniseed spice. Mulberry fruit and savoury leather complement the complex nose. The palate is characteristics of a typical cool climate, with medium body, and fine tannins adding a lively presence. Green Peppercorn spice on the palate contributes to a lengthy finish.
