Winery Cape DiamondCape Elephant 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.
The Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc of the Winery Cape Diamond is in the top 20 of wines of Olifants River.
Taste structure of the Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc from the Winery Cape Diamond
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape Diamond in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape Diamond in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc
The Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape Diamond matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of quick paella, mediterranean lamb necklace or haddock with potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cape Diamond's Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cape Elephant Chenin Blanc from Winery Cape Diamond are 2010, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Cape Diamond
The Winery Cape Diamond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Olifants River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Olifants River
Western Cape region (South Africa) north of the Cape along the Olifants River, hot arid climate tempered by Atlantic breezes. Chenin Blanc is the signature white king: ample and fruity with yellow apple, pear, melon, honey and tropical touches, fresh acidity preserved by altitude (Citrusdal Mountain). Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and lively Colombard in coastal zones. Sun-drenched Shiraz and dense Cabernet Sauvignon in highland reds.
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: Fleshed out
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
