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: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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 fondue with broth, steamed lamb shoulder with cumin and coriander or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.

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, butter or earthy. In the mouth in the region of Stellenbosch is a powerful with a nice freshness.