Winery LynxGrenache
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grenache of Winery Lynx in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Grenache
Pairings that work perfectly with Grenache
Original food and wine pairings with Grenache
The Grenache of Winery Lynx matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna or pork terrine with beaufort cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lynx's Grenache.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grenache from Winery Lynx are 2016, 2017, 2013, 0 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Lynx
The Winery Lynx is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 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: Varietal
Said of wine aromas that are reminiscent of fresh grapes. The most demonstrative example is certainly that of wines made from the Muscat grape variety.
