The Winery Ophidian of Cape Town of Western Cape

Winery Ophidian - Pinotage
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 32 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Cape Town in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Ophidian is one of the world's great estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Cape Town to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Ophidian wines

Looking for the best Winery Ophidian wines in Cape Town among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Ophidian 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 Ophidian wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Ophidian

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Ophidian

How Winery Ophidian wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, ramen (noodle) soup or roast goose, soft.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Ophidian

On the nose the red wine of Winery Ophidian. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Ophidian. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Ophidian

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Ophidian.

  • Pinotage

Discovering the wine region of Cape Town

The wine region of Cape Town is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine De Grendel or the Domaine Durbanville Hills produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cape Town are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cape Town often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, floral or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Cape Town is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 39 estates and châteaux in the of Cape Town, producing 114 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cape Town go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Ophidian

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Ophidian

How Winery Ophidian wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of grilled lobster with tarragon cream sauce, summer tuna quiche or pasta with tomato and goat cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Ophidian

On the nose the white wine of Winery Ophidian. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Ophidian. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Ophidian

  • 2020With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Ophidian.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Ophidian

Planning a wine route in the of Cape Town? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Ophidian.

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.

News about Winery Ophidian and wines from the region

Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

Soave producer Pieropan to unveil underground winery

Celebrated Soave producer Pieropan is due to unveil its new winery in April 2022. Dubbed ‘Leonildo Pieropan‘ after the estate’s pioneering late owner, the winery is considered groundbreaking for its eco credentials and use of materials – and is largely hidden under a hill, with just the frontage visible. Pieropan’s project began in 2015, when the family realised they had outgrown the existing winery in the centre of Soave town, and subsequently acquired a site in th ...

Walls’ hidden gems: Domaine La Ferme St-Martin, Beaumes de Venise

Onwards, upwards. The roads get narrower, the corners get tighter. I step out of the car when I finally reach the winery and the air is so much fresher here. I go to take a sip from my water bottle and a gust of wind makes it whistle. I stand with Thomas Jullien and we look over the vineyards. It’s not yet spring, and the vines look little more than sticks. ‘It’s a lunar landscape at the moment,’ he says, as a friend’s flock of 300 sheep has just passed through to graze on every scrap of green b ...

The word of the wine: Bracket

Black grape variety from Provence which contributes to the personality of the red wines of the AOC Bellet, near Nice. It gives a lightly colored but full-bodied wine that is good with age. Syn.: brachet.