Mooiplaas Wine EstateBushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed)
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed) from the Mooiplaas Wine Estate
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed) of Mooiplaas Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed) of Mooiplaas Wine Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed)
Pairings that work perfectly with Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed)
Original food and wine pairings with Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed)
The Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed) of Mooiplaas Wine Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of mussels with roquefort cheese, silvia's quick wolf fillet or couscous from the sea.
Details and technical informations about Mooiplaas Wine Estate's Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed).
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bushvine Chenin Blanc (Houmoed) from Mooiplaas Wine Estate are 2016, 2013, 2009, 2019 and 2017.
Informations about the Mooiplaas Wine Estate
The Mooiplaas Wine Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 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: Legs
Synonymous with tears.
