Top 100 white wines of Stellenbosch

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

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

Western Cape district (1679), Mediterranean climate tempered by False Bay, granitic soils.

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Stellenbosch

white wines from the region of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of festive sea pot, daube of conger or rice with milk.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Stellenbosch

On the nose in the region of Stellenbosch often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth in the region of Stellenbosch is a powerful with a nice freshness.