The wine region of Voor Paardeberg is located in the region of Paarl of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vondeling Wines or the Domaine Scali produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Voor Paardeberg are Chenin blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Voor Paardeberg often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Voor Paardeberg is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Voor Paardeberg, producing 40 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Voor Paardeberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.
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