The Birds

Swartland 58% Grenache Noir, 28% Shiraz, 14% Mourvedre

The Hughes Family Wines The Birds from Swartland is a captivating red blend featuring a harmonious composition of Grenache Noir, Shiraz, and Mourvedre. This wine offers a medium to full body with a lively acidity that enhances its vibrant fruit flavors. The Grenache Noir brings a prominent fruitiness to the blend, complemented by the depth of the Shiraz and the structure of the Mourvedre. The red color hints at the rich flavors and elegant complexity that unfold with each sip, making this blend a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb, Grilled Meats

Region:

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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