Looking for a good wine of Robertson of Western Cape among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Robertson. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Robertson with technical and enological descriptions.
Want to buy a red wine of Robertson cheap or sell a red wine of Robertson at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Red wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef with dark beer, leg of lamb bravado in the oven or simple endive gratin with gruyere cheese.
On the nose the red wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Robertson. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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The wine region of Robertson is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Springfield Estate or the Domaine Springfield Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Robertson are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of brioche, cranberry or lemon grass.
In the mouth of Robertson is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 130 estates and châteaux in the of Robertson, producing 820 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
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White wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of paupiettes with tomato sauce, pumpkin and tuna gratin or zucchini quiche.
On the nose the white wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earthy or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Robertson. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
A wine route planned in the region of Robertson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Robertson.
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
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Sparkling wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sauté of pork with chorizo, steamed ginger fish (china) or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, oak or melon and sometimes also flavors of lemon zest, straw or yeast.
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Juice before fermentation, still loaded with sugar.
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Pink wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal paupiettes with beer, caramelized pork ribs or stuffed rabbit in the oven.
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or nutty and sometimes also flavors of honey, pomegranate or rhubarb.
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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.
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Sweet wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), gypsy sauce or traditional flemish carbonades.
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or floral.
A wine route planned in the region of Robertson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Robertson.
Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.
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Natural sweet wines from the region of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), poultry or beef such as recipes of boar in civet, fresh pasta or empanadas de carne (argentina).
On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Robertson. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, red fruit or black fruit.
A wine route planned in the region of Robertson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Robertson.
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. 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 vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
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