Winery AvondroodThe Nicholas Special Selection

Red wine of Western Cape of South Africa

4.0

(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 The Nicholas Special Selection of Winery Avondrood is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
This wine generally goes well with

Details and technical informations about Winery Avondrood's The Nicholas Special Selection.

Winery

Winery Avondrood

Grape varieties

Region/Great wine region

Western Cape

Country

South Africa

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Foch

Colourful and simply fruity reds with a deep purple hue, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices and smoky notes. Cold- and mildew-resistant. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the north-eastern United States for vineyards with a rigorous continental climate. Black hybrid grape (synonym Maréchal Foch), obtained in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace.

Last vintages of this wine

The Nicholas Special Selection - 0

In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines

Average rating: 4

The best vintages of The Nicholas Special Selection from Winery Avondrood are 0

Informations about the Winery Avondrood

The winery offers 11 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Avondrood is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 9500 of of South Africa wines

In the top 9500 of of Western Cape wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.

The word of the wine: Trimming

A vineyard operation consisting of pruning the upper part of the branches after lifting, either manually or using a trimming machine attached to a high-clearance tractor.