Winery OpstalThe Mill Iron
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with The Mill Iron
Pairings that work perfectly with The Mill Iron
Original food and wine pairings with The Mill Iron
The The Mill Iron of Winery Opstal matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms, old-fashioned venison stew or crab matoutou.
Details and technical informations about Winery Opstal's The Mill Iron.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Mill Iron from Winery Opstal are 0
Informations about the Winery Opstal
The Winery Opstal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
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: Ladle
Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.
