Winery OvergaauwSauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Overgaauw
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Overgaauw in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Overgaauw in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Overgaauw matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of mussels with cream supers, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or round zucchini stuffed with bulgur and goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Overgaauw's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Vignoles
Aromatic, tangy whites with a taut palate and lively acidity, showing intense aromas of pineapple, apricot, peach, passion fruit, white flowers and honey. Exceptional aptitude for late-harvest and botrytised sweet wines. Star of the great sweet wines of Finger Lakes (New York), Missouri, Virginia and Ontario, defining the identity of North American continental whites. French hybrid created in the early 20th century by J.-F. Ravat (Ravat 51).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Overgaauw are 2014, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Overgaauw
The Winery Overgaauw is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Physiological maturity
The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.
