Winery OlifantsbergLark Chenin Blanc
White wine
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.
The Lark Chenin Blanc of the Winery Olifantsberg is in the top 10 of wines of Breedekloof.
Taste structure of the Lark Chenin Blanc from the Winery Olifantsberg
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lark Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Lark Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Lark Chenin Blanc
The Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fish pot, mediterranean lamb necklace or monkfish tail with coconut milk and curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olifantsberg's Lark Chenin Blanc.
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 Lark Chenin Blanc from Winery Olifantsberg are 2017
Informations about the Winery Olifantsberg
The Winery Olifantsberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Breedekloof to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breedekloof
The wine region of Breedekloof is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jason's Hill or the Domaine Badsberg produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Breedekloof are Chenin blanc, Pinotage and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Breedekloof often reveals types of flavors of oak, honeysuckle or peach and sometimes also flavors of butter, green apple or lime.
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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The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
