Orange River is a wine region of South Africa.
The signature grape is Chenin Blanc, backed by Colombard, Hanepoot (Muscat of Alexandria), Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage, plus one more.
The ground underneath is gravel.
The climate is arid/desert.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, showcasing fruity and floral notes, captivatingly sweet with honeyed aromas and light and fruity, plus three more.
Names to look for on a shelf: Orange River Cellars.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, spicy dishes, grilled meats and pasta with cream sauces.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Showcasing fruity and floral notes.
Sweet white: Captivatingly sweet with honeyed aromas.
Rosé: Light and fruity, Perfect for warm weather.
Sparkling: Bright and effervescent, Hint of sweetness.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Lowerland Die Verlore Bokooi, Prieska, South Africa
- Lowerland Tolbos Tannat, Prieska, South Africa
- Lowerland Vaalkameel Colombard, Prieska, South Africa
- Lowerland Witgat Viognier, Prieska, South Africa
- Orange River Cellars 'Lyra Vega', Orange River, South Africa
- Orange River Cellars Brut Sparkling Wine, Orange River, South Africa
- Orange River Cellars Dry Red, Orange River, South Africa
- Orange River Cellars Hanepoot Muscat d Alexandrie, Orange River, South Africa
At the table.
- Seafood
- Spicy dishes
- Grilled meats
- Pasta with cream sauces
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Orange River: common questions
01.What grapes is Orange River known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Orange River make?+
03.Where is Orange River?+
04.What food goes with Orange River wine?+
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