Discover the top 100 best wines of Breedekloof of Breede River Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Breedekloof and the best vintages to taste in this region.
WO district in Breede River Valley (Western Cape, ~13,000 ha, 2006): signature Chenin Blanc as white king — Breedekloof is South Africa's leading Chenin producer (15% of national Chenin vineyard, 21% of production), broad profile from crisp vivid fresh with apple, peach and honeyed touches to more textured under oak. Strong diurnal swing preserves acidity, Worcester fault, weathered sandstone and black sandy-silty soils.
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp with curry express, julienne fillets in coconut milk or fillets of sole in a creamy sauce with autumn vegetables.
On the nose in the region of Breedekloof often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tobacco or coffee. In the mouth in the region of Breedekloof is a powerful with a nice freshness.
