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 alsatian bäckeoffe, county soup or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

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, citrus fruit or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. 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

The wine region of Olifants River is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sadie Family or the Domaine Sadie Family produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Olifants River are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Olifants River often reveals types of flavors of earth, lime or rosemary and sometimes also flavors of floral, dried fruit or rose water.

In the mouth of Olifants River is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Olifants River, producing 63 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Olifants River go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish.

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 raoul's bouillabaisse, red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi or cod tournedos with chorizo.

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, microbio or melon and sometimes also flavors of straw, gooseberry or guava. 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: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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 croziflette, skate wings with black butter sauce or spinach and goat cheese 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
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With 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: Final

    A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.

    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 adapted vietnamese fondue, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or grilled pork ribs with barbecue sauce.

    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: White muscat

    White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

    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 pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, rabbit with chorizo or chicken chop suey.

    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

    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: Decanter

    1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.

    News from the vineyard of Olifants River

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    Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bour ...

    The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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