The Winery Veenwouden of Paarl of Western Cape

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The winery offers 17 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 50 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Paarl in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Veenwouden is one of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Veenwouden wines

Looking for the best Winery Veenwouden wines in Paarl among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Veenwouden wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Veenwouden wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Veenwouden

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Veenwouden

How Winery Veenwouden wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or leg of wild boar.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Veenwouden

On the nose the red wine of Winery Veenwouden. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Veenwouden. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Veenwouden

  • 1998With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.11/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Veenwouden.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinotage
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Paarl

The wine region of Paarl is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vilafonté or the Domaine La Motte Wine Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Paarl are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Paarl often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, prune or eucalyptus and sometimes also flavors of mocha, cranberry or strawberries.

In the mouth of Paarl is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 187 estates and châteaux in the of Paarl, producing 982 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Veenwouden

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Veenwouden

How Winery Veenwouden wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of scallop mousse, chicken with maroilles or fillets of sole in a creamy sauce with autumn vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Veenwouden

On the nose the white wine of Winery Veenwouden. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Veenwouden

  • 2010With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Veenwouden.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Veenwouden

Planning a wine route in the of Paarl? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Veenwouden.

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.

News about Winery Veenwouden and wines from the region

Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA

The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...

Warmer climate to boost UK wine production, says study

Higher growing season temperatures over the next 20 years are likely to further increase the UK’s potential for wine production, according to new modelling on ‘near-term’ climate change impact on the sector. Yet wineries also need flexibility to adapt to challenges, said the study, published in the Oeno One journal and part of a wider project on climate resilience in UK wine. Conditions seen in the excellent 2018 vintage are set to become more common in several areas, including East ...

San Luis Obispo Coast recognised as newest AVA

San Luis Obispo Coast was awarded on 9 March, 2022 by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The new AVA establishes a 97 kilometer-long strip along California that locals call SLO (slow) Coast, describing the Pacific Ocean’s influence on the area’s culture and lifestyle, terrain, and wines.  SLO Coast is located midway between two major California cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Burgundy varieties making up a majority of San Luis Obispo Coast’s high-end wine pr ...

The word of the wine: Erinosis

Generally benign condition caused by a very small mite. The infested leaves show blisters on the upper surface, sometimes reddish, sometimes green, to which corresponds on the lower surface a dense felting, first pinkish white, then brownish or reddish.