Winery Oak ValleyCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Oak Valley is in the top 0 of wines of Elgin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Oak Valley's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Portugais bleu
Supple, fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and light floral notes. Early-ripening and productive. Also used in the characteristic Austrian Schilcher rosés. The pillar of light, easy-drinking reds in Central Europe (Austria, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic). French synonym for Blauer Portugieser.
Informations about the Winery Oak Valley
The Winery Oak Valley is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
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: Gross
Champagne with between 6 and 15 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
