Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackberry

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Excelsior

Excelsior Shiraz

South Africa, Western Cape

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Excelsior Shiraz is a premium red wine produced by Excelsior Estate, a renowned winery located in the Robertson Wine Valley of South Africa. The wine is made from carefully selected Shiraz grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which benefit from the region's unique terroir and climate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including handpicking and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied and complex wine with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. Excelsior Shiraz is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a bold and flavorful wine that pairs well with hearty dishes and red meats.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Excelsior Shiraz is a dark, opulent wine with intense aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and black currant layered with hints of licorice, dark chocolate, and tobacco.On the palate, this full-bodied Shiraz displays generous fruit flavors balanced by velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with a grilled steak or a hearty stew.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Excelsior

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.

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