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 pot roast, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or roast duck in the oven.

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 beef stew, pan-fried salmon papillote or penne à la toscane.

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: 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.

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 oxtail with seed sauce, moroccan lamb shoulder or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: Acerbe

Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.

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 armorican-style squid, mutton stew with potatoes and garlic or pollock with mustard.

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: Wirehood

Flexible metal fastener used to hold the cork of champagne bottles.

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 quick coconut milk chicken or tiramisu (original recipe).

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: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Central Orange River

Walls: Tasting five vintages of Domaine Gonon St-Joseph

As a wine critic, witnessing a relatively unknown estate rise up and receive the recognition it deserves can be a bittersweet feeling. From a purely selfish point of view, you watch the prices rise inexorably so you can no longer afford to drink wines from that estate as often as you once did. But primarily you’re delighted for the owners and for those who have discovered their wines. Scroll down for Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for five vintages of Domaine Gonon St-Joseph {"c ...

Walls’ hidden gems: Clos de la Bonnette, Condrieu

How do we define a great winemaking estate? Extraordinary terroir, winemaking excellence and a long track record for quality are three criteria that spring to mind. Clos de la Bonnette can only claim the first two, as Isabelle Guiller-Montabonnet has only been making wine since 2009. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines As for the third element, however, I suspect it’s only a matter of time. {"content":"PC9wPgo8cD48ZGl2I ...

Colombia for wine lovers

Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...