Looking for a good wine of Slanghoek of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Slanghoek. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Slanghoek with technical and enological descriptions.
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Red wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, obelix's boar leg in the oven or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.
On the nose the red wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Slanghoek. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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The wine region of Slanghoek is located in the region of Breedekloof of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Opstal or the Domaine Opstal produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Slanghoek are Chenin blanc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Slanghoek often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Slanghoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Slanghoek, producing 41 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish.
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White wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou, julienne fillets in coconut milk or salmon, shrimp and white fish puff pastry.
On the nose the white wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Slanghoek. is a with a nice freshness.
A wine route planned in the region of Slanghoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Slanghoek.
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.
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Sparkling wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
Notes reminiscent of aromatic Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or rosemary, found in many southern wines.
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Pink wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), tunisian macaroni or endives with ham (improved).
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or tropical fruit.
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Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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Sweet wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of norman mussels with cider, red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi or cod gratin paolita style.
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, dried fruit.
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