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Eagles Nest Constantia Shiraz

7,495 KShs

A Shiraz of cool climate character. On the nose the prominent pepper tones, a hallmark of the Eagles’ Nest Shiraz, are complimented with perfume and ripe red fruit aromas. The palate shows delightful concentration of flavours, with pepper, spice and delicious red fruit flavours remaining the driving force.

Perfume and floral aromas combine harmoniously with red cherry and spice on the nose. These flavours gracefully carry through to a savoury, spicy pallet, with aromas of star anees and cloves. These flavours are complimented by pure, clean red fruit flavours. Soft, well integrated tannins coat the pallet, leading to a distinct fresh finish.

A Shiraz of: cool climate character with a bright red colour. On the nose the prominent pepper tones, a hallmark of the Eagles’ Nest Shiraz, are complimented with perfume and ripe red fruit aromas. Mineral, earthy notes develop in the glass. These aromas are lovingly enveloped by savoury, smoky notes. The palate shows delightful concentration of flavours, with pepper, spice and delicious red fruit flavours remaining the driving force. Soft, integrated tannins and a full, structured midpalate hold true and follow through to an extended mouthcoating aftertaste balanced by delicious freshness.

Country: South Africa
Region: Constantia 
ABV: 14% vol
Suggested Food Pairings: Red Meats such as: lamb, venison and veal. Hearty risottos and rich cream based pastas. Cheese wise, you are safe with: savory cheeses! such as: smoked gouda, aged cheddar’s and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Remarks:

The vineyard aspects range from East to North, North-West and are perfectly positioned for a cool climate Shiraz. Eleven blocks of Shiraz are planted on different sections of Eagles’ Nest, at altitudes ranging from 100m to 400m above sea level. These blocks make up a total of 4,32ha.

Based on the varying altitudes and undulations of these blocks, and the different meso and micro climates the vines are exposed to, various small batches of grapes were individually picked and processed, to allow for the production of individual and distinct Shiraz components. To ultimately create a complex and layered wine. Each of the respective components were hand-picked and cooled down before processing. Grapes were then hand-sorted, de-stalked and crushed into small and medium sized open top fermenters. Pump-overs were performed three to four times per day.

Following fermentation, the free run wine was drawn off and the skins pressed separately. The wine was then racked into French Oak barrels. After 18 months in barrel (35% new wood), selected components of the wine were blended; and allowed to harmonise, before bottling in: December 2021.

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Product Description

Eagles’ Nest, located on the crest of Constantia Nek pass, is nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Table Mountain. This pristine and boutique family-owned vineyard has in recent years gained a striking reputation for both its beauty and award-winning wines.

Eagles’ Nest was originally a section of Groot Constantia, the wine supplier to European nobility, established by Simon van der Stel in the late 1600’s. Eagles’ Nest’s history reveals that it operated as a commercial farm producing export fruit, as well as vegetables for the local market, up until the 1960’s. Over time the farm has had a number of owners, since 1984 it has been in the control of the Mylrea family.

Following a devastating mountain fire in 2000 which destroyed all of the natural fynbos vegetation and Protea plants, as well as approximately 95% of the forestation, it was decided to move the focus of the farm to wine. Whilst the Constantia Valley is most famous for white wines, it was felt that Eagles’ Nest, with its unique terroir within the valley, would be more suited to red wines.

With its East, West and North facing slopes it is the steepest commercially farmed land in the Cape region, if not in all of South Africa. The land is located 10.5 km from the warm False Bay coast line and is in the direct path of the summer trade wines.

Uniquely characteristic of its wines is its signature of finesse, derived from the cooler climate conditions its vines are exposed to as a result of its elevation and close proximity to the oceanic body that is False Bay, thus delivering very distinctive wines not found elsewhere in South Africa.

Quality and consistency is paramount at Eagles’ Nest. Our unique terroir, combined with meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards and cellar, yields wines that are: the epitome of elegance and balance.

The farm’s objective is to produce, consistently, wines that are quality driven every step of the way and that are a true reflection of our unique terroir 

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