Winter has arrived, and you might find yourself dreaming of the comfort of a delicious glass of red wine besides a roaring fire (or even your trusty heater). Hidden Valley Wines, one of your favourite Stellenbosch wineries, offers just what you need for these cosy moments.
Our rich, red wines are created to bring joy and warmth to the coldest winter evenings. Let us take a look at some of our classic winter warmers.
Hidden Secret: A Spicy Shiraz
This Shiraz blend brings you an interesting array of aromas and flavours. You will find notes of blackcurrant and cranberries, with undertones of white pepper, for a surprisingly spicy kick. These fruit flavours combine well with the additional characteristics of burnt caramel and leather. Expect a beautifully well-rounded and complex wine that is well-positioned to provide comfort on a cold winter’s evening.
Warm and Inviting Merlot
Our Merlot offers a soft and inviting character, perfect for warming your heart on a chilly winter’s evening. You will detect plummy fruit notes with a velvet texture on your palate. Aged in Bordeaux barrique oak barrels, you will also notice some flavours of vanilla and cedar. This complex wine offers easy drinking thanks to its softer tannins.
Hidden Gems: A Sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon
Hidden Gems is a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon blend. It has a warm, deep, ruby-red colour. Your nose will pick up aromas of cedar oak to complement the notes of red berries, cherries and allspice. The well-polished tannins in this delicious wine make it an ideal winter warmer.
Why Hidden Valley Wines Are Winter Winners
Our elegant, handcrafted wines are a testament to the superior terroir and meticulous selection, along with our gentle winemaking practices. Our wines are crafted with respect for natural processes, yielding comforting reds that express themselves authentically. Our philosophy of “less is more” leads to wines that express their sense of place in the Helderberg Mountains.
Join us for a relaxing visit and take in breathtaking views while savouring our amazing range of award-winning wines. For those not in the area, all our wines are available for order online, delivered to your door both nationally and internationally.
As the colder weather sets in, there is nothing quite like settling in with a glass of warming red wine from our carefully curated range.
Visit Hidden Valley Wines today to discover our range of red winter warmers direct from our Stellenbosch wineries to your home and hearth.
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