Displaying the name of one of the most respected kings who ever walked on African soil, Shaka Zulu, this wine positions itself as a royal offering with flavours of the highest order. It boasts the royal seal of approval from current Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini. Immediately you’ll get a blackberry, jammy flavour with mulberry spice. It’s fragrant, with a strong floral forest perfume. The colour is a deep dark red, not purple. The tannins are relatively strong and there is a medium finish.
The Bayede! range was born through persistence from the Van Loveren, Eikendal and Imbuko estates along with former magistrate-turned-consultant, Antoinette Vermooten. Vermooten and the winemakers were passionate about job creation and helped build the brand internationally as well as creating jobs locally. Each individual bottle is adorned with Zulu beadwork, made by women in rural areas, that hangs around the neck of the bottle.
Tips that certainly improve this offering – open the bottle early, use an aerator to pour and enjoy above room temperature. Pair with meaty casseroles, meaty soups or saucy meat pies.