Winery BoekenhoutskloofPorcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc
White wine
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 Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc from the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grass or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, tree fruit or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc
The Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc of Winery Boekenhoutskloof matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou, hawaiian pizza or fish pot.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boekenhoutskloof's Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc.
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
The best vintages of Porcupine Ridge Chenin Blanc from Winery Boekenhoutskloof are 2010, 2017, 2013, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
The Winery Boekenhoutskloof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.
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: Millerandage
Poor fertilization of some grapes at the time of flowering in cold or rainy weather. Milled grapes do not grow and usually do not contain seeds.
