Top 100 wines of Stellenbosch

Discover the top 100 best wines of Stellenbosch of Coastal Region as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Stellenbosch and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Stellenbosch

wines from the region of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, couscous chicken and merguez or duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Stellenbosch

On the nose in the region of Stellenbosch often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth in the region of Stellenbosch is a powerful with a nice freshness.