Discover the top 100 best wines of Breede River Valley of Breede River Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Breede River Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
Dry irrigated climate, varied soils.
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of navarin of lamb, duck breast with orange sauce or tunisian tagine.
