The flavor of cedar in wine of Cederberg

Discover the of Cederberg wines revealing the of cedar flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Cederberg of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Driehoek or the Domaine Driehoek produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cederberg are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cederberg often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

In the mouth of Cederberg is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Cederberg, producing 5 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cederberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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