Quoin Rock
Shiraz
Shiraz Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Quoin Rock
The name Quoin Rock found its inspiration from the Agulhas area the most southern tip of Africa where Quoin Point is the second most southernly point and where Quoin Rock Wines’ conservation farm Boskloof is located. Ships rounding the cape on their way back from or to markets in the east from the mid-1400’s to these modern times would stop over at the cape of good hope — todays Table Bay Harbour Cape Town to replenish their boats with fresh produce. Farms like Quoin Rock would rush produce to the harbour and from the late 1660’s wines from South Africa started forming part of the goods delivered to the port. Now just over 350 years later South African wines are still exported from Table Bay harbour. While wine production is the main activity at Quoin Rock in Stellenbosch the Agulhas farm Boskloof focuses on conservation. Bontebok springbok eland and zebra have been reintroduced to this area.
Description
This Rhône-style Shiraz showcases white pepper, plums and cassis on the nose that follow through with a rich textured palate. The new oak plays a supportive role, adding hints of pencil shavings and oak spice, while still respecting and enhancing the fruit profile on the palate of this well-balanced wine.
Food Pairing
This wine will go well with creamy blue cheese, camembert and sharp cheddar. Otherwise, enjoy the Shiraz when you have a steak braai (barbeque) or a dark venison pie. The Quoin Rock Shiraz will also complement braised short ribs, venison medallions and lamb tagine. On its own, it expresses all the characters of Shiraz that lovers of this variety enjoy.
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