Medium to deep purple in color, the Banrock Station Shiraz Cabernet displays spicy white pepper, red cherry and blackcurrant, with hints of toasty vanilla oak. White pepper, raspberry and red cherry Shiraz fruit flavors dominate the palate, while Cabernet fruit adds blackcurrant flavors and savory tones. Subtle hints of vanilla and toasty oak add to the complexity of this wine, resulting in a very approachable, persistent, fruit driven and distinctive style of wine.
A blend of 53% Shiraz and 47% Cabernet, this wine is a modern style exhibiting generous body and fruit flavor. The bouquet gives plenty of spicy plum characters from the Shiraz fruit with the Cabernet contributing rich blackcurrant and mint aromas. The palate of this medium bodied wine is rich and soft, complexed with subtle oak flavors and a soft tannin finish.
This medium bodied blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon boasts ripe plum and berry fruit flavors, soft tannins and subtle oak. One of the favorites at our place, we enjoy it with red meat, chicken, pasta and matured cheeses.
On the palate, this wine has rich blackberry and vibrant cherry fruits, with underlying spice characters. The gentle tannins and subtle oak influences are well integrated into the long, lingering, savoury finish.
This full-flavored Shiraz Cabernet has ripe blackberry fruit with spicy undertones and a smooth finish. It's bonza with tri-tip steak, sausages, ribs, or any food fit for the Barbie.
This perfect blend of a deep, ink purple color with a lifted nose of fresh red berries and mocha. The flavor of juicy fruit and creamy vanilla are excellent with beef stew, grilled steak or pork chops.
Dark, sweet chocolate and berry notes, with black currant aromas unfolding as the wine develops in the glass. Alluring, smoky barrel-fermented characters lifting above the dark, ripe, plum, black cherry and blackberry fruits.
Restrained upon pouring, but gives way to a stylish lift of plum, rhubarb and dried fruits. Further inspection reveals prune/anise and hints of savory black olive and game. Rich plum and berry flavors combine with nuance of mixed spices.
Bright, purple/red body with youthful pink rim. Fresh berries and spice with attractive savory notes. Summer berries and blackcurrant come through, giving way to a lightly herbal character at the back. The palate has lovely fresh berries and dark plum flavors with hallmark mid-palate freshness and soft, approachable tannins. Good black pepper spice on the back and subtle, savory oak firms up the finish. Fruit driven an ideal for early drinking enjoyment.
Shiraz and Cabernet. This red wine shows typically bright, fresh fruit characters with good aromatic lift.
A burst of red fruit in the front of the mouth from the Shiraz grape moves into rich blackberry and cassis Cabernet flavors in the middle of the palate. The structure is balanced and soft, giving the wine a smooth finish. These prominent fruit flavors make the wine taste great with spicy barbeque sauce or smoked meats.
The aroma is mild, with berry and oak notes. The flavor is straightforward and juicy, with just a bit of oak and spice to add interest. This wine doesn’t have a lot of structure, but it’s the kind of red that pleases crowds. It’s easy to drink, and would be a fine cookout wine.
Aromas of red berry, peppery spice and mint drift up from the glass. These scents develop into flavors of sweet ripe berries with a subtle touch of oak. This wine follows through with a delicate mouth feel and good length.