Description
Simonsig - Frans Malan, Stellenbosch 75cl
Winery: Simonsig
Grape Variety: 66% Pinotage, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Alcohol Content: 14.5%
Food Pairing :Game Birds, Venison, Pork ,Beef
Description: The vintage was a challenging one that led to a smaller, but very promising harvest for the Stellenbosch region. The Cape’s drought conditions, and dry warm weather produced grapes with small berries with great fruit intensity and big concentration. The cooler nights and warmer days during the ripening period resulted in grapes with excellent color and fruit formation .The wine is velvet red in color. On the nose there is a burst of brambleberry and dark cherry with touches of vanilla and pencil shavings. The palate has a pleasant freshness to it that carries the fruit for a lingering finish. The wine has a medium structure with rounded tannins.