red2024 (representative vintage)$45–$90 est.

Swartland Shiraz Riserva

Swartland Estate · Swartland · South Africa

Swartland Shiraz Riserva is an red wine from South Africa, in the Swartland region (Western Cape, north of Cape Town - a bold, dry landscape of wheat fields, old vines and hot summer.), made principally from Shiraz. a reserve-tier Swartland shiraz that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

In character, this core tier delivers the classic shiraz profile — blackberry, white pepper, violet, bacon — with the structural stamp of Swartland and a high-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
High
Acidity
Medium-plus
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Low
ABV
14–15%
Finish
A step-up Swartland shiraz showing greater depth, concentration and oak.

Aromas & Flavours

blackberrywhite peppervioletbaconsmoke
  • · blackberry
  • · pepper
  • · smoke
  • · liquorice
  • · meaty spice

Food Pairing

  • · grilled lamb
  • · barbecue ribs
  • · peppered steak
  • · game
  • · aged cheddar

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $45–$90. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.