Winery Orange River CellarsStraw
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Straw of Winery Orange River Cellars in the region of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Straw
Pairings that work perfectly with Straw
Original food and wine pairings with Straw
The Straw of Winery Orange River Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of chicken tagine with apricots and almonds, panga curry or papillote of fish with cumin onions.
Details and technical informations about Winery Orange River Cellars's Straw.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Straw from Winery Orange River Cellars are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Orange River Cellars
The Winery Orange River Cellars is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Central Orange River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Central Orange River
South Africa's northernmost Cape region along the Orange River, hot and dry semi-desert climate, irrigated vineyards on alluvial soils. Chenin Blanc and Colombard are signature king whites — generous profiles with stone fruit, pineapple, white flowers and a honeyed touch, freshness preserved. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as fresh complements. Pinotage signature king red with blackberry, plum and a smoky note.
The wine region of Northern Cape
South Africa's most northerly wine region along the Orange River (650 km north of Cape Town, edge of the Kalahari), hot semi-desert climate, river irrigation. Chenin Blanc and Colombard signature whites: full and crisp with citrus, tropical fruits, yellow apple and honey hints, acidity preserved by cool nights. Hanepoot (Muscat) in floral sweet styles. Shiraz, Pinotage and Cabernet in sun-drenched reds.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
