Winery OrmondeChip Off The Old Block 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.
Taste structure of the Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc from the Winery Ormonde
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc of Winery Ormonde in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc of Winery Ormonde in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc
The Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc of Winery Ormonde matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of tagliatelle with scallops, pork colombo or papillote of fish with cumin onions.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ormonde's Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc.
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 Chip Off The Old Block Chenin Blanc from Winery Ormonde are 2015, 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Ormonde
The Winery Ormonde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Darling to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Darling
Coastal WO of the Coastal Region (Western Cape, ex-Swartland in 2003) 11 km from the Atlantic: signature Sauvignon Blanc as king white, grown in bush-vines (rare worldwide) — intense and unusual with signature lively citrus, tropical fruits and a fresh herbaceous touch. Signature Shiraz as king red in bush-vines — rich and spicy with black fruits, pepper and a smoky touch. Pinotage complement. Cool-climate refreshed by Benguela current, Atlantic breezes.
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: Eye
In tasting, this is the first phase of the analysis of the wine, which consists of describing its visual aspect (colour, intensity, clarity, brilliance and possible defects).
