Robertson WineryWide River Colombard - Chardonnay
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Chardonnay and the Colombard.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Food and wine pairings with Wide River Colombard - Chardonnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Wide River Colombard - Chardonnay
Original food and wine pairings with Wide River Colombard - Chardonnay
The Wide River Colombard - Chardonnay of Robertson Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of baked dumplings, pumpkin and tuna gratin or cream and tuna quiche.
Details and technical informations about Robertson Winery's Wide River Colombard - Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Informations about the Robertson Winery
The Robertson Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 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: Green harvest or green harvesting
The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.
