Characteristics:
Dark ruby colour, blend of 46% Shiraz, 40% Pinotage and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex nose, ample aromas of plum, blackcurrant and black cherry. Subtle hints of cloves and lavender accompanied by black pepper and dark chocolate. On the palate dark berries, spices, vanilla and coffee. Well integrated tannins.
Food Pairing:
Combine with traditional stews, also with coq au vin. Enjoy with Italian dishes, a fresh pizza or pasta.
About the winery:
Hazendal was recently beautifully restored. With attention to wine, good food, an extensive tea experience and "Wonderdal", an interactive playroom for the kids. Hazendal is located in Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch, premium region for, among others, Pinotage. Bottelarij Hills has different slopes, undergoes the cool influences of False Bay in the south and the Atlantic Ocean in the west: an ideal recipe for a range of microclimates. Height of the vineyards vary between 150 m and 400 m. Lady Winemaker is Clarisse Sciocatti-Langeveldt. The ‘Christoffel Hazenwinkel’ range is named after the first owner of the estate.
