Shiraz 2018
Shiraz 2018
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Marianne — Shiraz 2018
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Marianne Wines
In the gentle hills of the wine region Stellenbosch , you will find the Winery Marianne, run by Franck Massard, known for its high-quality red wines. The cellar master and founder, a former sommelier from France, realized his dream here in 2004. The winery places great emphasis on sustainable farming practices and low yields to produce wines with strong character and Burgundy-like finesse.
Particularly noteworthy are the Marianne Pinotage – a tribute to South Africa’s flagship grape variety Pinotage – and the Marianne Floreal. The latter is an expressive cuvée with Cabernet Sauvignon as the flagship grape variety.
The wines stand out for their elegance, complexity, and long aging potential, reflecting the unique South African terroir.
Translation missing: en.Tasting notes
In the glass a deep, dark ruby red with developing maturity. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe plum and dark fruits, accompanied by spicy notes such as clove and licorice and a hint of pepper. Maturation in French oak gives the wine additional depth and a fine, warm spiciness. On the palate, powerful and full-bodied with dense, juicy fruit and a clear structure. The tannins are soft and supple, yet present enough to give the wine backbone and length. Spicy and fruity elements intertwine harmoniously, creating an intense yet balanced overall impression. The finish is long, slightly savory and marked by persistent notes of dark fruit, spices and licorice.

Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
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