Winery EikehofSauvignon 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 Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Eikehof
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Eikehof in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Eikehof matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of fish paella, magic cake cheese quiche or lasagne with eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella and goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Eikehof's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Reine des vignes
Obtained in Hungary in 1916 by Jean (Janos) Mathiasz by crossing the Beirut date tree with the Csaba pearl. This variety is nowadays very little multiplied, but it is registered in the Official Catalogue of table grape varieties list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Eikehof are 2014, 2019, 2015, 2018 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Eikehof
The Winery Eikehof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Vatting
After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.
