The best wines of Central Orange River

Discover the best wines of Central Orange River of Northern Cape as well as the best winemakers of Central Orange River and estates of Central Orange River to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Central Orange River and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Central Orange River by region

Looking for a good wine of Central Orange River of Northern Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Central Orange River. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Central Orange River with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Central Orange River

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Central Orange River

Red wines from the region of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef casserole, marinated shoulder of lamb or wild boar with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Central Orange River

On the nose the red wine of the region of Central Orange River. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Central Orange River. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Central Orange River

  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.38/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.25/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.14/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Central Orange River

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinotage
  • Tannat

Discovering the wine region of Central Orange River

The wine region of Central Orange River is located in the region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lowerland or the Domaine Lowerland produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Orange River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Colombard and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Orange River often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.

In the mouth of Central Orange River is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Central Orange River, producing 30 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Central Orange River

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Central Orange River

White wines from the region of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti squash with cream and bacon, baked cod portuguese style or jambalaya (louisiana).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Central Orange River

On the nose the white wine of the region of Central Orange River. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Central Orange River. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Central Orange River

  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Central Orange River

  • Colombard
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sparkling wines of Central Orange River

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Central Orange River

Sparkling wines from the region of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of provencal stew, traditional tunisian couscous or veal axoa (basque country).

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Central Orange River

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: Closed

A flat wine that does not express its aromas.

Great sweet wines of Central Orange River

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Central Orange River

Sweet wines from the region of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of marinated mussels with parsley, coconut chicken and curry or whiting fillets with pepper cream.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Central Orange River

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Central Orange River. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, earth or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Central Orange River

  • 2015With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.30/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Central Orange River

  • Ruby Cabernet
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Muscatel
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Bourbe

Solid elements suspended in the must. See settling.

Great natural sweet wines of Central Orange River

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Central Orange River

Natural sweet wines from the region of Central Orange River go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of home-made white pudding or apple pie.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Central Orange River

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Central Orange River. often reveals types of flavors of dried fruit.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Central Orange River

  • Muscatel
  • Muscat of Alexandria

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

News from the vineyard of Central Orange River

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The Mâcon plus appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...

Chablis wines with Joe Fattorini in The Wine Show @Home

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