Winery BoschendalElgin Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Boschendal
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Boschendal in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Boschendal 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 Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc
The Elgin Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Boschendal matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of garlic shrimp, magic cake cheese quiche or aurora pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boschendal's Elgin Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elgin Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Boschendal are 2012, 2019, 0, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Boschendal
The Winery Boschendal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 91 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
The word of the wine: Grey (wine)
Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.
