Winery SimonsigThe Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Marsanne and the Roussanne.
This wine generally goes well with pork and shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar of Winery Simonsig in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar
Pairings that work perfectly with The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar
Original food and wine pairings with The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar
The The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar of Winery Simonsig matches generally quite well with dishes of pork or shellfish such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara or brasucade of mussels from languedoc.
Details and technical informations about Winery Simonsig's The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar from Winery Simonsig are 2017, 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Simonsig
The Winery Simonsig is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 86 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: Gourmet
Unproductive shoot growing on the trunk of the vine.
