Discover the top 100 best white wines of Robertson of Breede River Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Robertson and the best vintages to taste in this region.
South African "home of Chardonnay" in the Breede valley: signature king white, full and fresh with notes of citrus, apple, white peach, vanilla and a chalky mineral touch, preserved acidity. Excellent Cap Classique sparkling (traditional method) rivalling good Champagnes. Sunny Shiraz as red (blackberry, plum, spice, pepper), structured Cabernet and Pinotage as reds. Chenin and Colombard as whites.
Warm climate tempered by the Langeberg, lime-rich alluvium.
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.
white wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of special' tagliatelle carbonara, salmon à la plancha with vegetables or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
On the nose in the region of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of peach, lime or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Robertson is a powerful with a nice freshness.
