Winery SomerhoekSauvignon 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 Somerhoek
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Somerhoek in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
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 Somerhoek matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of shrimp in hot sauce from cathylou, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or zucchini stuffed with quinoa.
Details and technical informations about Winery Somerhoek's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Seyval
Lively, simple and fruity whites with a pale golden colour, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and discreet aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruits and white flowers. Also used in sparkling bases. Disease-resistant and cold-hardy. Grown in the United Kingdom, Canada (Québec) and the north-eastern United States for northern climates. Family of French hybrid varieties developed by Bertille Seyve in Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère), the best known being Seyval Blanc.
Informations about the Winery Somerhoek
The Winery Somerhoek is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
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: Vegetative cycle
All the different phases of the vine's development: winter rest period, budburst, inflorescence, flowering, fruit set, veraison, ripening.
