The Winery Lynx of Franschhoek of Western Cape

Winery Lynx
The winery offers 25 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 42 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Lynx is one of the world's great estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Lynx wines

Looking for the best Winery Lynx wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Lynx wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Lynx wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top pink wines of Winery Lynx

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Lynx

How Winery Lynx wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards or rabbit provencale (mario style).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Lynx

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Lynx. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Lynx

  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Lynx.

  • Merlot

Discovering 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.

In the mouth of Franschhoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 78 estates and châteaux in the of Franschhoek, producing 472 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Lynx

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Lynx

How Winery Lynx wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of steamed pork chops, grandma melanie's cassoulet or sea bream with sweet spices.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Lynx

On the nose the white wine of Winery Lynx. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Lynx. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Lynx

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Lynx.

  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top red wines of Winery Lynx

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Lynx

How Winery Lynx wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Lynx

On the nose the red wine of Winery Lynx. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Lynx. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Lynx

  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Lynx.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

The word of the wine: Côte des Bar

This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.

The top sweet wines of Winery Lynx

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Lynx

How Winery Lynx wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of veal saltimbocca, tunisian sandwich or chicken tagine.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Lynx

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Lynx. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Lynx.

  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Lynx

Planning a wine route in the of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Lynx.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Winery Lynx and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The word of the wine: Côte des Bar

This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.