Winery DornierThe Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
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 The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc from the Winery Dornier
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc of Winery Dornier in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc of Winery Dornier in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or lemon.
Food and wine pairings with The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc
The The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc of Winery Dornier matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp marinade, royal couscous or medallion of white fish with shrimp sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dornier's The Pirate of Cocoa Hill 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 The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc from Winery Dornier are 2010, 2015, 2014, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Dornier
The Winery Dornier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Dosing liqueur (champagne)
Also known as liqueur d'expédition, a solution made up of wine and sugar added to champagne after disgorgement and which determines the type of wine: extra-brut, brut, extra-dry, dry, demi-sec.
