Winery HoutboschKing George III
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Details and technical informations about Winery Houtbosch's King George III.
Discover the grape variety: Castets
Structured, colourful reds with a dark ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing black fruits (blackberry, cassis), spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. A rare tannic profile today. Preserved for its heritage value, it contributes to IGP Aveyron and is studied for its genetic interest among the ancient grapes of the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of King George III from Winery Houtbosch are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Houtbosch
The Winery Houtbosch is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: Size (champagne)
Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.
