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 seven o'clock leg of lamb, chicken nuggets with cheese or rabbit in sauce.

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

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 monkfish tail with coconut milk and curry, lamb curry indian style or cioppino (fricassee of the sea with tomatoes).

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

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Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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 cassoulet, pasta salmon - fresh cream or magic cake 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
  • 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: Removal of shoes

    In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.

    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 beef and spice stuffed peppers, eggplant moussaka with lamb or tuscan linguine.

    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: 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 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 pasta al forno (baked pasta), duck aiguillettes with apples or mussels with roquefort cheese.

    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: Leaflet

    Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.