The latest wines in Stellenbosch Hills' eponymous range have been released and consists of a ‘magnificent seven’ range of red and white wines that include five wines from their 2016 harvest. Take a look at a few details about the range below and what to pair them with when indulging on wine Wednesday or any other special occasion this season.
Stellenbosch Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018
is a full-bodied and crisp wine, notable for its lime zest acidity. It's best served chilled, with fresh oysters, grilled fish and a salad of tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella.
Stellenbosch Hills Chenin Blanc 2018
A medium-bodied, balanced wine with a refreshing, fruity profile and crisp acidity. Is best served chilled, with spicy prawns, grilled fish, creamy chicken dishes and pasta.
Stellenbosch Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Favours ripe blackberries, plum and black current characters with a subtle nuance of French oak spice, vanilla and cigar box. Best served with pasta or any red meat dish.
Stellenbosch Hills Merlot 2016
This full-bodied wine demonstrates good tannin integration, a concentrated mid-palate and bursts with red, blackberry and mulberry flavours. It's best enjoyed with roast beef, roast lamb or a beef stew.
Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2016
This Shiraz shows a classic red fruit character with oak spice and hints of black pepper. Great on its own, it will also be enjoyed with a variety of red meat dishes.
The Stellenbosch Hills Muscat de Hambourg 2016
This signature wine is explosively fragrant with candy floss, boiled sweets, rose petals and violets. On the palate, it shows elegance, complexity, length and balance. Serve on crushed ice, over vanilla ice cream and strawberries or at room temperature in winter.
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