Winery ViljoensdriftRiver Grandeur Cape Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Pinotage and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the River Grandeur Cape Blend from the Winery Viljoensdrift
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the River Grandeur Cape Blend of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the River Grandeur Cape Blend of Winery Viljoensdrift in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Cape Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with River Grandeur Cape Blend
Original food and wine pairings with River Grandeur Cape Blend
The River Grandeur Cape Blend of Winery Viljoensdrift matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, casserons in the country style or moroccan kefta balls.
Details and technical informations about Winery Viljoensdrift's River Grandeur Cape Blend.
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 River Grandeur Cape Blend from Winery Viljoensdrift are 2012, 2011, 2007, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Viljoensdrift
The Winery Viljoensdrift is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Lemonade maker
Corkscrew of the wine waiter equipped with a small blade allowing to cut the capsule, a worm and a system of rack allowing to extract the cork easily.
