Winery Saam MountainPurple Heron 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 Purple Heron Chenin Blanc from the Winery Saam Mountain
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Purple Heron Chenin Blanc of Winery Saam Mountain in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Purple Heron Chenin Blanc of Winery Saam Mountain in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Purple Heron Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Purple Heron Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Purple Heron Chenin Blanc
The Purple Heron Chenin Blanc of Winery Saam Mountain matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of pageot, lamb kebab or blanquette of fish.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saam Mountain's Purple Heron 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 Purple Heron Chenin Blanc from Winery Saam Mountain are 2014, 2013, 2019, 2016 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Saam Mountain
The Winery Saam Mountain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
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: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
