Winery VergenoegdTerrace Bay
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Touriga nacional and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terrace Bay of Winery Vergenoegd in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Terrace Bay
Pairings that work perfectly with Terrace Bay
Original food and wine pairings with Terrace Bay
The Terrace Bay of Winery Vergenoegd matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, chaouia lamb or chinchards with white wine and grapes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vergenoegd's Terrace Bay.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terrace Bay from Winery Vergenoegd are 2008, 2013, 2006, 2011 and 2005.
Informations about the Winery Vergenoegd
The Winery Vergenoegd is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 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: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
