Top 100 wines of Overberg
Discover the top 100 best wines of Overberg of Cape South Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Overberg and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Overberg
South African district in the Western Cape (cool climate, elevations up to 800 m, Atlantic breezes from Walker Bay, schists, sandstone and clay). Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are the signature cool-climate trio: balanced and complex with preserved fresh acidity; Elgin Sauvignon Blanc finely chiselled, Walker Bay Pinot Noir elegant, Chardonnay well-structured. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Viognier and Chenin Blanc complement. Sub-districts: Elgin and Hermanus.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Overberg
wines from the region of Overberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pizza cone, avocado and marinated tuna poke bowl or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.
