
Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz - SimonsigThe powerful Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz from Simonsig glides into the glass with a dense purple color. Ideally poured into a Bordeaux glass, this red wine from South Africa reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of blueberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry, rounded off by vanilla, dark chocolate and cocoa bean, which the aging in wooden barrels contributes. The Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz from Simonsig is the right choice for all connoisseurs who like as little residual sweetness in the wine as possible. However, it never appears meager or brittle. This powerful and dense red wine presents itself on the palate with pressure and complexity. Due to its lively fruit acidity, the Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz is fantastically fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this storable red wine from the Coastal Region winegrowing region finally inspires with considerable length. There are again hints of mulberry and blackberry. Vinification of the Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz This powerful red wine from South Africa is made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The grapes for this red wine from South Africa are harvested exclusively by hand at the time of optimal ripeness. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months in French oak barriques. Food recommendation for the Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz from Simonsig Experience this red wine from South Africa ideally tempered at 15 - 18°C as a companion to vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, leek tortilla or lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs.