Bellingham Shiraz

Bellingham is the first winery in South Africa to dare to work with the Shiraz grape. This small and concentrated grape is not easy to cultivate. Because Bellingham was the first to temper this grape and was also successful in doing so, Bellingham certainly has a reputation to uphold. The Shiraz grapes for this red wine are planted on the northern and eastern foothills of the Simonsberg. This soil has an ideal granite composition. The hand-harvest for this red wine begins in early March. By then, the grapes have had ample time to fully develop. After pressing and malolactic fermentation, the wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.

What does Bellingham Shiraz taste like?

The result is truly stunning. The color is deep dark red with a black rim. The aroma immediately reveals the influences of the Shiraz grape and oak aging. Wonderful, powerful aromas of black fruit, spices, bay leaf, and cedarwood. The palate is rich and full-bodied with subtle tannins. Beautiful nuances of black fruit are perfectly balanced by the spicy "Shiraz" undertones. The finish is full and powerful. What a gem!