The best wines of Breedekloof

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

Top wines of Breedekloof by region

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

Great red wines of Breedekloof

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Breedekloof

Red wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of ramen burger, thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb) or duck legs with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Breedekloof

On the nose the red wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, white pepper or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, dried fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Breedekloof. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Breedekloof

  • 2010With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Breedekloof

  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Durif

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Breedekloof

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Discovering the wine region of Breedekloof

The wine region of Breedekloof is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jason's Hill or the Domaine Badsberg produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Breedekloof are Chenin blanc, Pinotage and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Breedekloof often reveals types of flavors of oak, honeysuckle or peach and sometimes also flavors of butter, green apple or lime.

In the mouth of Breedekloof is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 40 estates and châteaux in the of Breedekloof, producing 137 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Breedekloof

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Breedekloof

White wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp with oyster sauce, thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong) or thai fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Breedekloof

On the nose the white wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, stone or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Breedekloof. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Breedekloof

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.74/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Breedekloof

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Breedekloof

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir 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. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sparkling wines of Breedekloof

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Breedekloof

Sparkling wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, pasta with scampi or chicken and onion quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Breedekloof

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Breedekloof

  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.16/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Breedekloof

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinotage
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Breedekloof

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The word of the wine: Venaison

Applied to the bouquet of a wine reminiscent of the smell of big game.

Great pink wines of Breedekloof

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Breedekloof

Pink wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, greek-style shepherd's pie or chicken pie.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Breedekloof

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Breedekloof

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.57/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Breedekloof

  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Muscat de Frontignan
  • Viognier
  • Petit Verdot

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Breedekloof

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

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.

Great sweet wines of Breedekloof

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Breedekloof

Sweet wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops with cream, american-style monkfish or apple pie.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Breedekloof

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of earth, citrus fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, dried fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Breedekloof

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Breedekloof

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Hanepoot
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscadelle
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Breedekloof

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

    The word of the wine: Vegetative cycle

    All the different phases of the vine's development: winter rest period, budburst, inflorescence, flowering, fruit set, veraison, ripening.

    Great natural sweet wines of Breedekloof

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    Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Breedekloof

    Natural sweet wines from the region of Breedekloof go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of couscous chicken and merguez, rice with milk or american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar).

    Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Breedekloof

    On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Breedekloof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.

    The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Breedekloof

    • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2003With an average score of 3.70/5

    The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Breedekloof

    • Tinta Barroca
    • Muscat of Alexandria
    • Muscat de Frontignan
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Pinotage

    Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

    Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    News from the vineyard of Breedekloof

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    Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

    Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2022 winner revealed

    After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the UK Sommelier of the Year competition was back with a bang and saw Arnese bag the highly-respected title on Monday 18th July 2022. He pipped this year’s runner-up Agnieszka Swiecka (The Five Fields Restaurant) and 2019 runner-up Gareth Ferreira (Core by Clare Smyth) to the post. The competition is organised by The Caterer in partnership with the UK Sommelier Academy (UKSA) – a new non-profit organisation, officially launched yesterday – which provid ...

    Champagne 2022 harvest: yield set is highest in over a decade

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