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 beef fillet in a crust, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or mymy's golden apples (squash).

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.38/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.25/5

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 homemade pork curry, sushi cake or quick coconut milk chicken.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 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: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

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 beef tongue with vegetables and madeira sauce, irish stew or penne à la toscane.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Central Orange River

  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: White Grenache

White grape variety cultivated mainly in Spain and a little in the south of France (southern Rhône valley, Languedoc-Roussillon). It is the white variety of Grenache noir. It is used in the blending of several white wines (dry wines or natural sweet wines) to which it gives richness, fatness and floral notes.

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 soy and shrimp noodles, chicken with green olives or cod (or skrei) with orange.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 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

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

The word of the wine: Trader-Handler

Champagne term for a merchant who buys grapes to make a Champagne wine himself.

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 grilled pork ribs with barbecue sauce or pancakes.

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 best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Central Orange River

  • 0With an average score of 3.57/5

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.