Discover the top 100 best wines of Olifants River of Olifants River as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Olifants River and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Western Cape region (South Africa) north of the Cape along the Olifants River, hot arid climate tempered by Atlantic breezes. Chenin Blanc is the signature white king: ample and fruity with yellow apple, pear, melon, honey and tropical touches, fresh acidity preserved by altitude (Citrusdal Mountain). Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and lively Colombard in coastal zones. Sun-drenched Shiraz and dense Cabernet Sauvignon in highland reds.
Outstanding value for money.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or potato cakes.
On the nose in the region of Olifants River often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Olifants River is a powerful with a nice freshness.
