The best wines of Olifants River

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

Top wines of Olifants River by region

Looking for a good wine of Olifants River of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Olifants 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 Olifants River with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Olifants River

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Olifants River

Red wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, mushrooms stuffed with tomme and rosemary or duck breast in a crust.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Olifants River

On the nose the red wine of the region of Olifants River. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Olifants River. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Olifants River

  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.44/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Olifants River

  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Olifants River

A wine route planned in the region of Olifants River? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Olifants River.

Discovering the wine region of Olifants River

Western Cape region (South Africa) north of the Cape along the Olifants River, hot arid climate tempered by Atlantic breezes. Chenin Blanc is the signature white king: ample and fruity with yellow apple, pear, melon, honey and tropical touches, fresh acidity preserved by altitude (Citrusdal Mountain). Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and lively Colombard in coastal zones. Sun-drenched Shiraz and dense Cabernet Sauvignon in highland reds.

Outstanding value for money.

Great white wines of Olifants River

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Olifants River

White wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fish pot, pasta with shrimp or fish curry à la kéralaise.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Olifants River

On the nose the white wine of the region of Olifants River. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Olifants River. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Olifants River

  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.61/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Olifants River

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Colombard
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Palomino

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Olifants River

A wine route planned in the region of Olifants River? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Olifants River.

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.

Great sparkling wines of Olifants River

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Olifants River

Sparkling wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of guinea fowl with cabbage, garba ( ivory coast ) or vegan leek and tofu quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Olifants River

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Olifants River. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Olifants River

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Olifants River

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Olifants River

A wine route planned in the region of Olifants River? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Olifants River.

    The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)

    A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.

    Great pink wines of Olifants River

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Olifants River

    Pink wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, lamb stew or silvia's quick wolf fillet.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Olifants River

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Olifants River. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Olifants River

    • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.57/5
    • 2020With an average score of 3.56/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.54/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.54/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Olifants River

    • Grenache
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Pinotage
    • Colombard
    • Pinot Noir
    • Cinsault

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Olifants River

    A wine route planned in the region of Olifants River? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Olifants River.

    Discover the grape variety: Palomino

    Structured dry whites transformed by oxidation and flor into great fortified wines, with a pale golden to amber color, ample palate, offering signature aromas of nuts, almond, bruised apple, yeast (flor), iodine and saline marine notes. A unique profile in the world. Star of Jerez DO, excelling as Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado and Oloroso. Spanish indigenous variety from Andalusia, one of the most emblematic in the country.

    Great sweet wines of Olifants River

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Olifants River

    Sweet wines from the region of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, rabbit with beer or mussels with curry.

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Olifants River

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Olifants River. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Olifants River. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Olifants River

    • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
    • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 0With an average score of 4.02/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Olifants River

    • Merlot
    • Ruby Cabernet
    • Muscadelle
    • Chenin Blanc

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Olifants River

    A wine route planned in the region of Olifants River? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Olifants River.

    The word of the wine: Ban des vendanges

    Date of the beginning of the grape harvest, fixed by the lord in the tradition of the Middle Ages and, today, by the prefect.

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