Winery DrakenkloofRooiwyn
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Rooiwyn from the Winery Drakenkloof
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rooiwyn of Winery Drakenkloof in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Rooiwyn
Pairings that work perfectly with Rooiwyn
Original food and wine pairings with Rooiwyn
The Rooiwyn of Winery Drakenkloof matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of hungarian goulash, real paella recipe from valencia or chicken pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Drakenkloof's Rooiwyn.
Discover the grape variety: Pinotage
Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rooiwyn from Winery Drakenkloof are 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Drakenkloof
The Winery Drakenkloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Harsh
Term describing the state of tannins with an astringency that lacks finesse.
