Flavour Profile

Dornier

Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red

Name: Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red
Brand: Dornier
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.5 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Western Cape

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

3.7

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red is a premium red wine produced by Dornier Wines, a renowned winery located in the coastal region of South Africa. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Cocoa Hill vineyard, which is known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-picking and sorting of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a bold and complex blend of different grape varieties, with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate. Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red is a must-try for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, full-bodied red wine with a unique character and style.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red Blend offers an intense bouquet of ripe, dark fruit aromas, with notes of roasted coffee and cocoa.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense, with a robust tannic structure and flavors of blackberry, cassis, and black pepper. The finish is long and complex, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and spice. A truly unique and captivating blend, this wine is sure to please all lovers of bold reds.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Dornier

Region: Western Cape

The Western Cape is a province of South Africa located in the south-western corner of the country. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Eastern Cape to the east, and the Northern Cape to the north. The Western Cape is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions, making it a paradise for wine lovers. The Western Cape has a long and rich history of winemaking. The first vines were planted in the region in 1655 by Dutch settlers, and the first commercial winery was established in 1685. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

0 Reviews