Homestead Shiraz - Bellingham

IN SHORT

📍 Paarl · Shiraz 100%
12 months in French oak
Rich, spicy and elegant

Why we like it

It is a Shiraz that best expresses the warm, Mediterranean character of Paarl. Intense yet balanced, it combines ripe fruit, spice and softness in an accessible style full of personality.

Wine profile

The bouquet offers intense aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant, black pepper, dark chocolate and sweet spices. On the palate it is full and velvety, with notes of blackberry, violet and black pepper, supported by soft, well-integrated tannins. The finish is long, spicy and harmonious.

The Bellingham signature

The Homestead line pays homage to the historic Franschhoek estate where some of Bernard and Freda Podlashuk's most innovative ideas originated. The grapes are hand-picked and vinified with slow fermentation on the skins, followed by 12 months of aging in French oak to achieve a perfect balance of fruit intensity, elegance and complexity.

Food pairing

Perfect with grilled beef fillet, slow-cooked brisket, roast lamb, game, barbecue and aged cheeses.

Service

Serve at 16-18°C in a large glass. It is recommended to decant for about 30-60 minutes.

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Technical sheet

Cork: cork
Alcohol: 14%
Residual sugar: 3.5 g/l
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.50