The flavor of black raspberry in wine of Swartberg

Discover the of Swartberg wines revealing the of black raspberry flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Swartberg of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Adam Mason or the Domaine Cape Kings produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Swartberg are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swartberg often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Swartberg, producing 4 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Swartberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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