Winery MANChenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen)
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
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 Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen) from the Winery MAN
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen) of Winery MAN in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
honey, stone
grass, straw
cheese, cream
oak, butter
honeysuckle, chamomile
white pepper, pepper
On the nose the Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen) of Winery MAN in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lychee or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, kiwi or lime zest.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen)
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen)
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen)
The Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen) of Winery MAN matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with camembert cheese, japanese curry or cod with tomatoes (and cheese).
Details and technical informations about Winery MAN's Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen).
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
The best vintages of Chenin Blanc (Free-Run Steen) from Winery MAN are 2008, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery MAN
The Winery MAN is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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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Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).