Winery Thistle & WeedDuwweltjie 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.
The Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc of the Winery Thistle & Weed is in the top 80 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Taste structure of the Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc from the Winery Thistle & Weed
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc of Winery Thistle & Weed in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc of Winery Thistle & Weed 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 Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc
The Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc of Winery Thistle & Weed matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of squid from the mouth of the cavado river (portugal), colombian lentils or wok of courgettes and carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thistle & Weed's Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Duwweltjie Chenin Blanc from Winery Thistle & Weed are 2017, 2018, 0, 2019 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Thistle & Weed
The Winery Thistle & Weed is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Grape
Fruit of the vine in the form of bunches of grapes, also called berries, attached to the stalk. The grapes used to make wine are known as grape varieties, a generic word that designates many types of vine plant with their own characteristics.
