Ses Fikile Shiraz Cinsault 2019
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Producer
Ses Fikile
Grape(s)
Shiraz (90%)
Cinsault (10%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Western Cape is roughly the size of Greece and is the fourth largest province in South Africa. A temperate southern coastline is fringed by mountains whilst the north meets up with the Karoo plateau. The west coast of the province is extremely dry and windy. Two oceans meet on its coast; the cool Atlantic on the west and the warm Indian Ocean on the south coast. The weather is perfect for growing grapes - rainfall measures up to 40 inches a year, the mild Mediterranean weather provides the perfect climate and the ground is mainly sandy and rough.
Producer
Ses’Fikile! Is a name chosen by Nondumiso as it translates to mean ‘We have arrived’ in her native language IsiXhosa in South Africa. Previously a High School Teacher, Nondumiso made the change to wine making, but the work she is doing means so much more. In a society where alcohol is a taboo, Nondumiso wants to change perception and prove that wine can be part of the culture in a positive way, by educating young people and showing the potential career route they could take or how wine can be paired with local cuisine.
Tasting Notes
This South African red is a blend of Shiraz and Cinsault to make a juicy fresh red wine. Shiraz dominates for powerful dark fruits like blackberry and blackcurrant while Cinsault brings some freshness and acidity along with red fruits such as strawberry and red cherry. A smooth body with soft tannins and fruity flavours accompanied by classic Shiraz pepper notes. Made in steel to promote the black fruit and red fruit characters in the final wine.
Food
You could pair it with pasta, lamb, olive and truffles, spicy tomato salsa, or an African dish like mngqusho and tripe.
