Winery Cape of Good HopeRiebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Chenin blanc, the Marsanne and the Viognier.
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 Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc from the Winery Cape of Good Hope
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape of Good Hope in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape of Good Hope in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc
The Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc of Winery Cape of Good Hope matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of penne with shrimp and zucchini, thai green curry or fish fingers for dummies.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cape of Good Hope's Riebeeksrivier 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 Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc from Winery Cape of Good Hope are 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Cape of Good Hope
The Winery Cape of Good Hope is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Swartland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Swartland
South African renaissance north of Cape Town: signature Chenin Blanc as king white (old bush vines) — full and mineral with notes of quince, honey, yellow fruits, toasted almond and a saline touch, noble texture and a refined finish. Signature Syrah as king red — spicy and fleshy with blackberry, raspberry, garrigue and pepper, fine tannins. Grenache and Cinsault complete it. Non-interventionist winemaking (whole bunch, old foudres).
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: Right bank
In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.
