The Winery Old Road Wine of Franschhoek of Western Cape

Winery Old Road Wine
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 70 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Old Road Wine is one of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Old Road Wine wines

Looking for the best Winery Old Road Wine wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Old Road Wine 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 Old Road Wine wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Old Road Wine

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Old Road Wine

How Winery Old Road Wine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, rabbit with kriek and cherries or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Old Road Wine

On the nose the red wine of Winery Old Road Wine. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, black fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Old Road Wine. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Old Road Wine

  • 2015With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2001With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.54/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Old Road Wine.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinotage
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cinsaut

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 Old Road Wine

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Old Road Wine

How Winery Old Road Wine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of brochette of scallops and prawns, algerian couscous or adapted vietnamese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Old Road Wine

On the nose the white wine of Winery Old Road Wine. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mango or oak and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, black fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Old Road Wine. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Old Road Wine

  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.59/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Old Road Wine.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Marsanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Verdelho

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Old Road Wine

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 Old Road Wine.

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Winery Old Road Wine and wines from the region

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine

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-Milly-Lamartine, 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/Bour ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

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 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Empyreumatic

Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.