The best wines of Breede River Valley

Discover the best wines of Breede River Valley of Western Cape as well as the best winemakers of Breede River Valley and estates of Breede River Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Breede River Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Breede River Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Breede River Valley of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Breede River Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Breede River Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Breede River Valley

Red wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef fashion, gigolette of rabbit or fish and chips (english batter).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of grass, graphite or cedar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Breede River Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Breede River Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Petit Verdot
  • Barbera

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Breede River Valley

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Discovering the wine region of Breede River Valley

The wine region of Breede River Valley is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alvi's Drift or the Domaine Alvi's Drift produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Breede River Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Breede River Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tropical or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of caramel, white peach or pear.

In the mouth of Breede River Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 56 estates and châteaux in the of Breede River Valley, producing 226 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.

Great white wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Breede River Valley

White wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of linguine with squid ink and cockles, mullet with onions and white wine or beef tartar with thai flavors.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, nectarine or gooseberry and sometimes also flavors of guava, oil or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Breede River Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Breede River Valley

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Moscato
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Breede River Valley

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Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

Great sparkling wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Breede River Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bacon and mushroom tagliatelle, chicken in red wine or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2010With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.11/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Breede River Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Breede River Valley

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The word of the wine: Gravelle

Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.

Great pink wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Breede River Valley

Pink wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, lamb kebab or stuffed round zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of floral, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.45/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.30/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Breede River Valley

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinotage
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsault
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Breede River Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Breede River Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Breede River Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Moscato

Great sweet wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Breede River Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or cantonese rice.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or floral.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2008With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.86/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Breede River Valley

  • Muscat Noir
  • Muscat de Frontignan
  • Muscadelle
  • Ruby Cabernet
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Hanepoot

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Breede River Valley

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The word of the wine: Silky

Said of a caressing wine with extremely fine tannins.

Great natural sweet wines of Breede River Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley

Natural sweet wines from the region of Breede River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), poultry or spicy food such as recipes of duck stew with cahors wine, chicken nuggets or pork chops with curry and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Breede River Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, red fruit or black fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley

  • 2016With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley

  • Muscadelle
  • Muscat de Frontignan
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Pinotage
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Breede River Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Breede River Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News from the vineyard of Breede River Valley

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Verzé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

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