Details

  • Type: Red
  • Country: South Africa
  • Region: Elgin Valley
  • Vintage: 2013/2016
  • Producer: Shannon
  • Primary grape: Merlot
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • Code: 31400
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  • Egg Egg

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Barrel

Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

  • Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
  • Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
  • Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
  • Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
  • Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
  • Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

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