The Winery L'Ormarins is one of the world's great estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery L'Ormarins wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery L'Ormarins 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 L'Ormarins wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of osso bucco of veal, gloom and doom or oven roasted rabbit with mustard.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, green apple or lime.
The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.
In the mouth of Franschhoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 78 estates and châteaux in the of Franschhoek, producing 472 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pot-au-feu, lamb chops with lemon and herbs or chakchouka.
On the nose the pink wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of peach, strawberries or melon and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or pasta with chicken and curry.
On the nose the red wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery L'Ormarins. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Non-liquid constituents of wine.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of family potluck or goat cheese, walnut and raisin cake.
On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), couscous without couscous maker or sauerkraut of the sea in casserole.
On the nose the white wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery L'Ormarins. is a with a nice freshness.
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
Planning a wine route in the of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery L'Ormarins.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
