Simonsig Tiara 2018
Simonsig is one of the premier Stellenbosch Wine Estates which under the founder, the late Frans Malan was one of the initiators of The Stellenbosch Wine Route. Also the Estate which produced the first Cap Classique, and one of many innovations in the Cellar and the Vineyard. Francois Malan is the Vineyardist and Johan Malan is responsible for the Winery.
Brothers and Owners of Simonsig, Francois and Johan
Simonsig Tiara is a flagship wine of the Estate. An utterly delicious blend in the Bordeaux Style made up of Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Merlot 13%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 2%, and Malbec. 1%. After fermentation in the cellar, the wine underwent maturation for 18 months in French oak barrels, 80% new and 20% second fill. The barrels were then blended and the wine prepared for bottling.
A hand full of Cabernet Sauvignon – the lead grape in this blend
Pour
From a classical Bordeaux shaped bottle and closed with natural cork. The label is classical and part of the Malan Family Range. In the glass, the wine is a deep dark blood plum crimson at the heart which pales out to ruby at the edges. The aromas are simply breath taking, they fair jump out of the glass. Rich, dark fruit, berries and cherries and plums all of which segue on to the palate in which, from entry there is a beautiful line of acidity which holds everything together, the tannins, the fruit and the oak and its concomitant sweet spice and vanilla. A truly impressive glass. The wine in eminently drinkable now. It will improve after a couple of years of cool cellaring.
Guinea fowl and Parma ham roulade with potato pudding
Pair
The Simonsig Tiara 2018 is a sublime wine for sipping at the right moments. Late in the afternoon, or the bottle you chose to drink after dinner. It is, of course, made for a well prepared dish of guinea fowl, duck, or any good red meat dish, be it from the braai, out of the oven, grilled in a pan or on a hot plate or in casserole…. There is a delicious and perfect recipe in the Woolworths Taste Magazine for Guinea fowl and Parma ham roulade with potato pudding. Click HERE for the easy recipe.
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