Cape Vue Shiraz 2021

Cape Vue Shiraz 2021

An elegant Franschhoek Shiraz — spice-led, savoury, and finely textured.

The Cape Vue Shiraz 2021 is crafted from a single vineyard block and styled for finesse over power. It captures the natural spice and depth of Franschhoek while maintaining freshness and textural precision.

Drawn from warmer Franschhoek slopes, the wine reflects the estate’s commitment to balance, place, and table-ready structure. It is a red that rewards attention without ever feeling heavy.

Key Facts

• Region: Franschhoek, South Africa
• Variety: Shiraz
• Alcohol: 14.73%
• Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/L
• pH: 3.46
• Total Acidity: 6.3 g/L
• Ageing: 12 months in barrel
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for 5–8 years

Tasting Notes

Beautiful, intense spice, blackberry, plum, and leather lead on the nose with hints of subtle oak, vanilla, and mocha.

• Fine-grained tannins
• Dark fruit and savoury spice
• Subtle oak integration
• Long, composed finish

Winemaking

• Picked from a single block on Cape Vue
• De-stemmed and crushed to open-top fermenters
• Punch-downs twice daily with an afternoon pumpover
• Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation
• Transferred to barrel for 12 months
• Malolactic fermentation completed in barrel

Food Pairing

Perfect with:

• Lamb
• Duck
• Mushroom-forward dishes

Why This Wine Matters

This Shiraz is styled for elegance and savoury spice, favouring balance and textural finesse over raw power and extraction. It performs especially well with umami-driven dishes and more refined, layered flavours.

Serving & Storage

• Serve at: 16–18°C
• Decant: 30 minutes recommended
• Cellaring: 5–8 years