Winery Silwervis - Chenin Blanc

Winery SilwervisChenin Blanc

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chenin Blanc of Winery Silwervis is a white wine from the region of Swartland of Western Cape.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Riesling.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the Chenin Blanc from the Winery Silwervis

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chenin Blanc of Winery Silwervis in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chenin Blanc of Winery Silwervis in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Silwervis's Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 411110
Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 411110
Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2012
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chenin Blanc - 2011
In the top 100 of of Swartland wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Chenin Blanc from Winery Silwervis are 2011, 2016, 2017, 2015 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Silwervis

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Swartland in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Silwervis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Swartland to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 4000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 200 of of Swartland wines
In the top 35000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Swartland

The wine region of Swartland is located in the region of Coastal 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 Swartland are Chenin blanc, Mourvèdre and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swartland often reveals types of flavors of cherry, marmalade or cantaloupe and sometimes also flavors of chard, poire nashi or red cherry.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Ample

Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.

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