Shiraz – Cape Dreams – 2023
Winery: Cape Dreams
11,00 €
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The wine Shiraz from the Cape Dreams winery
The Shiraz from Cape Dreams Winery is an elegant and flavorful red wine, perfect for those who appreciate wines with character. This wine stands out for its typical smoky aromas, which harmoniously blend with notes of violets and caramelized fruit. With an alcohol content of 14.5% Vol, it is an excellent choice for dinner parties with friends and special occasions.
Recognized for its quality, the Shiraz from Cape Dreams Winery received a silver medal at the 2024 Vitis Vinifera Awards, showcasing the excellence of this wine.
The Winemaking
The winemaking process for Cape Dreams Shiraz involves careful attention, with a maturation period of 9 months in large French oak barrels. This aging imparts complexity and depth of flavor to the wine, enriching the aromatic profile with a pleasant oak element that integrates perfectly with the wine’s other characteristics. The result is an extremely drinkable Shiraz that can be further enjoyed if allowed to age in the bottle for a few years.
Tasting the wine
On the palate, this wine reveals itself to be intense and persistent, with a long and evolving finish. The smoky notes combine with subtle spices, creating a complex and enveloping tasting experience. The balanced structure makes Cape Dreams Shiraz suitable for various occasions, from informal dinners to more refined gatherings.
Food Pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes. It is ideal with fish, meat, or vegetarian dishes, spicy and blue cheeses, chili con carne, and spiced meats. Its aromatic characteristics and complexity make it an excellent companion for barbecues and meat stews as well. The versatility of this Shiraz makes it a fantastic option to impress your guests during a dinner.
THE WINERY
Cape Dreams Winery is located in the Robertson Valley, South Africa, and is managed by the Khan family, with Bunty and Wahed Khan at the helm. Known for its wide range of award-winning wines, Cape Dreams is committed to establishing itself as an internationally recognized brand, offering excellent quality wines at competitive prices. The winery benefits from the unique terroir of the Robertson Valley, characterized by soils with high limestone content and a climate that includes cold winters and sunny summers, elements that contribute to the production of high-quality grapes.
The winery practices sustainable and biodynamic cultivation. Cape Dreams is also a member of Wines of South Africa (WOSA) and participates in tourism and trade initiatives in the Western Cape.
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