Winery Kleine ZalzeCleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection)

White wine of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa

3.6

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) of Winery Kleine Zalze is a white wine from the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape.
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 Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) from the Winery Kleine Zalze

Light		Bold
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) of Winery Kleine Zalze in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection)

Pairings that work perfectly with Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection)

Original food and wine pairings with Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection)

Spicy food

The Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) of Winery Kleine Zalze matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of panga curry, traditional hungarian goulash or cod fillet with shallots and mustard.

Details and technical informations about Winery Kleine Zalze's Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection).

Winery

Winery Kleine Zalze

Grape varieties

Chenin blanc

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Alcohol

13.5°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) - 2018

In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines

Average rating: 3.6

Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) - 2016

In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines

Average rating: 3.3

The best vintages of Cleefs Chenin Blanc (Classic Collection) from Winery Kleine Zalze are 2018, 2016

Informations about the Winery Kleine Zalze

The winery offers 84 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 55 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Coastal Region in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Kleine Zalze is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 3500 of of Coastal Region wines

In the top 150000 of white wines

In the top 500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Coastal Region

The wine region of Coastal Region is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine KWV or the Domaine KWV produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, gooseberry or passion fruit.

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.

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