Ataraxia Winery
2018 Ataraxia Serenity Red, Western Cape Coast, South Africa
Ataraxia — the ancient Greek concept of serene contentment — is the perfect name for a wine that delivers exactly that. The 2018 Serenity Red from South Africa’s Western Cape is a wine of extraordinary elegance and balance: rich, complex, and deeply satisfying without ever feeling heavy or overwrought. From one of the Cape’s most thoughtful and precise producers, this is a red blend that earns its name with every sip. Open it when you want to feel exactly that — serene.
Wine Details & Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, dried herbs, and a hint of dark chocolate and spice. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full bodied with silky, well-integrated tannins, flavors of dark fruit, earthy complexity, and a long, elegant finish with notes of tobacco and dried flowers. A Cape red blend of exceptional refinement and character.
- Origin – Western Cape Coast, South Africa
- Producer – Ataraxia; Western Cape, South Africa
- Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Cape red blend)
- Style – Dry red wine
- ABV – 14.0%
- Certification – N/A
Food Pairing
A refined, Bordeaux-inspired Cape red blend is built for the table — the silky tannins and dark fruit profile make it a natural match for a wide range of dishes. This Ataraxia Serenity pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, and slow-braised short ribs. The cedar and herb notes make it a wonderful companion for herb-crusted rack of lamb, duck confit, and anything with a rich, savory sauce. Also excellent alongside aged cheddar, gouda, and a well-loaded charcuterie board. For a simple but perfect pairing: roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic, a glass of this Serenity Red, and a quiet evening.
- Pairs well with: Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, herb-crusted rack of lamb, duck confit
- Also great with: Aged cheddar, gouda, charcuterie, hearty stews, grilled venison
- Serve at: 60–65°F — decant 20–30 minutes to open up the aromatics and showcase the elegance
Occasion
This is your special occasion Cape red — the bottle for anniversary dinners, intimate gatherings, and gifting the wine enthusiast who appreciates elegance over power. Perfect for fall and winter entertaining and for anyone exploring the world of South African fine wine beyond the obvious. A collector’s bottle that drinks beautifully now and will continue to evolve over the next 5–10 years.
Wine Producer / Historical Notes
Ataraxia is one of South Africa’s most celebrated boutique producers, known for wines of exceptional precision, elegance, and terroir expression. Located in the Walker Bay region of the Western Cape — one of South Africa’s coolest and most exciting wine areas — Ataraxia farms its vineyards with deep respect for the land and a commitment to minimal intervention winemaking. The Western Cape’s diverse terroir, ranging from coastal cool-climate sites to warmer inland valleys, produces wines of extraordinary variety and character. Ataraxia’s Serenity Red is a beautiful expression of the Cape’s potential for producing world-class Bordeaux-inspired blends — wines that stand confidently alongside the great reds of France and California.
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