Winery BoekenhoutskloofPorcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon 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 Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
The Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Boekenhoutskloof matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of chinese fried shrimp ravioli, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or zucchini, pepper and goat cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boekenhoutskloof's Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Johanniter
An interspecific cross between Riesling and FR 589-54 (Seyve-Villard 12481 x (pinot gris or rülander x chasselas or gutedel)) obtained in Germany in 1968 by Johannes Zimmermann. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. This variety can be found in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the "Johanniter" grape variety is a protected trademark.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Boekenhoutskloof are 2019, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Boekenhoutskloof
The Winery Boekenhoutskloof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 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.
The word of the wine: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
