Winery LourensfordWinemakers Selection Viognier
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Winemakers Selection Viognier from the Winery Lourensford
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Winemakers Selection Viognier of Winery Lourensford in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Winemakers Selection Viognier of Winery Lourensford in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Winemakers Selection Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Winemakers Selection Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Winemakers Selection Viognier
The Winemakers Selection Viognier of Winery Lourensford matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pork chops with mustard, toasted bagel with smoked salmon or fricassee of lambis.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lourensford's Winemakers Selection Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Winemakers Selection Viognier from Winery Lourensford are 2013, 2011, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Lourensford
The Winery Lourensford is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
