Winery SterhuisBarrel Selection Chardonnay
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Barrel Selection Chardonnay from the Winery Sterhuis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barrel Selection Chardonnay of Winery Sterhuis in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barrel Selection Chardonnay of Winery Sterhuis in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Barrel Selection Chardonnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Barrel Selection Chardonnay
Original food and wine pairings with Barrel Selection Chardonnay
The Barrel Selection Chardonnay of Winery Sterhuis matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of steamed pork chops, salmon and zucchini gratin or quiche without eggs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sterhuis's Barrel Selection Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barrel Selection Chardonnay from Winery Sterhuis are 2011, 2016, 2013, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Sterhuis
The Winery Sterhuis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
