Winery RivendellSauvignon 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 Rivendell
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Rivendell 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 Rivendell in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, 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 Rivendell matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of marinated shrimp sautéed asian style, goat cheese and bacon quiche or the trapper's gourmet plate.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rivendell's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Espadeiro
Light, fresh reds and rosés with a clear ruby or vivid pink robe, smooth tannins and a slender palate with lively acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), soft spices and fresh floral notes. Airy Atlantic profile, best drunk young. Often blended with Vinhão and Borraçal, it features in Vinho Verde reds and rosés from the Minho. Native Portuguese black grape of the Vinho Verde zone around Amarante.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Rivendell are 2015, 2012, 0, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Rivendell
The Winery Rivendell is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Bot River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bot River
Ward of the Walker Bay district (Western Cape, South Africa) between Houw Hoek and the Bot River lagoon, 50 km from Stellenbosch: Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the signature aromatic whites; Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Shiraz as reds. Mixed Bokkeveld shale and Table Mountain sandstone soils, valley exposed to Atlantic and lagoon breezes — late ripening, aromatic complexity and balanced acidity. Small independent estates, distinctive maritime profile.
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: Aroma
A pleasant smell that can be primary (or varietal, i.e. characteristic of the grape), secondary (resulting from fermentation) or tertiary (resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle).
