Taillard Family WinesProspectors Seekers Red NV (R83.16 per bottle, 6 bottles)
R499
About
Situated in one of the countries most prestigious wine-growing regions, Paarl, the Taillard family has been producing some truly exceptional wines. This is a traditional Cape Port-style of wine, fortified, sweet with flavours of raspberry, blackberry, caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate sauce. Sound delicious? It is!
Serving Port Wine
Port should be served just below room temperature, around (16 °C). A popular way to serve Ruby Port in the summer (with a meal) is on the rocks with a peel of lime!
Pairing with Food
Port wine pairs wonderfully with richly flavoured cheeses (including blue cheese and washed-rind cheeses), chocolate and caramel desserts, salted and smoked nuts, and even sweet-smoky meats (sticky ribs anyone?).
How long will this wine last?
Once opened you have an easy 2 weeks to drink it, a month should be okay if stored in a fridge.
In the cellar, a long, very long time. 20 years +
Technical Analysis
- Winemaker: Teddy Hall
- Main Variety: Touriga Nacional
- Alcohol: 16.0 %vol
- pH: 3.54
- RS: 85.8 g/l
- Appellation: Paarl
Characteristics
Type: Fortified
Tasting Notes
This is a big Portuguese-like wine with black fruit and spicy notes with nutty dryish finish.
Blend Information
Touriga Nacional /Souzao/Pinotage/Tinata Barocca
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