Winery The Ahrens FamilyBendewijn Semillon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Bendewijn Semillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Bendewijn Semillon
Original food and wine pairings with Bendewijn Semillon
The Bendewijn Semillon of Winery The Ahrens Family matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon and leek gratin, marinated mussels with parsley or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
Details and technical informations about Winery The Ahrens Family's Bendewijn Semillon.
Discover the grape variety: Cardinal
Primarily a table grape, occasionally vinified as light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and a supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (strawberry, cherry), candy and sweet notes. Grown in California, Spain, Italy and the Maghreb for fresh consumption: long bunches, red-violet berries with thin skin and crisp flesh. American hybrid created in 1939 in California (Flame Tokay × Ribier).
Informations about the Winery The Ahrens Family
The Winery The Ahrens Family is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Cape South Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cape South Coast
Beacon of South African cool-climate wines on the Western Cape's southern coast (Cape Agulhas, Elgin, Overberg, Walker Bay), fresh oceanic climate. Signature Pinot Noir: elegant and silky with red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and floral hints, fine tannins — South Africa's benchmark. Tense Chardonnay (dominant white), herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and lively Chenin Blanc in mineral whites. Spiced Shiraz in reds.
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: Burned
Qualifier, sometimes equivocal, of various odors, ranging from caramel to burnt wood.
