The best wines of Slanghoek

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

Top wines of Slanghoek by region

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

Great red wines of Slanghoek

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Slanghoek

Red wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of bernard's potée, duck stew or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Slanghoek

On the nose the red wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Slanghoek. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Slanghoek

  • 2019With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.63/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Slanghoek

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Slanghoek

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

    Discovering the wine region of Slanghoek

    The wine region of Slanghoek is located in the region of Breedekloof of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Opstal or the Domaine Opstal produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Slanghoek are Chenin blanc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Slanghoek often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

    In the mouth of Slanghoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Slanghoek, producing 41 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish.

    Great white wines of Slanghoek

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    Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Slanghoek

    White wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of paella for dummies (simple and delicious), penne à la toscane or back of cod with old-fashioned mustard.

    Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Slanghoek

    On the nose the white wine of the region of Slanghoek. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Slanghoek. is a with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in white wine of Slanghoek

    • 2014With an average score of 3.99/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.93/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.92/5
    • 2020With an average score of 3.88/5
    • 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

    The most used grape varieties in white wine of Slanghoek

    • Chenin Blanc
    • Sémillon
    • Colombard
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Chardonnay
    • Roussanne

    The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Slanghoek

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

      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.

      Great sparkling wines of Slanghoek

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      Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Slanghoek

      Sparkling wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

      Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Slanghoek

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

      The best vintages in sparkling wine of Slanghoek

      • 2008With an average score of 2.70/5

      The word of the wine: Caudalie

      Unit of measurement corresponding to one second and allowing to quantify the aromatic persistence of a wine in mouth (length in mouth).

      Great pink wines of Slanghoek

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      Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Slanghoek

      Pink wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or chicken blanquette.

      Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Slanghoek

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

      The best vintages in pink wine of Slanghoek

      • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
      • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
      • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
      • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
      • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
      • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5

      The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Slanghoek

      • Viognier
      • Shiraz/Syrah
      • Cinsault
      • Petit Verdot

      The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Slanghoek

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

        Discover the grape variety: Muscat of Alexandria

        Great sweet wines of Slanghoek

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        Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Slanghoek

        Sweet wines from the region of Slanghoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of soupions à la provençale, turkey paupiettes in poultry sauce or baked sea bass fillets.

        Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Slanghoek

        On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Slanghoek. 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 Slanghoek

        • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
        • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
        • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
        • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5
        • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
        • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5

        The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Slanghoek

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

        The word of the wine: Tired

        Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.

        News from the vineyard of Slanghoek

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        At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Azé

        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-Azé, 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/​ ...

        The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

        The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

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