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.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of thai beef curry, rack of lamb in a salt crust or pasta carbonara almost like the real thing.
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.
