The best wines of McGregor

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

Top wines of McGregor by region

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

Great red wines of McGregor

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of McGregor

Red wines from the region of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of hungarian goulash, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or quick duck breast with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of McGregor

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

The best vintages in red wine of McGregor

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.92/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of McGregor

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of McGregor

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

Discovering the wine region of McGregor

The wine region of McGregor is located in the region of Robertson of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lord's or the Domaine Lord's produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of McGregor are Pinot noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of McGregor often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.

In the mouth of McGregor is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of McGregor, producing 26 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of McGregor

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of McGregor

White wines from the region of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of seafood and mushroom quiche, cream and tuna quiche or macaroni capra.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of McGregor

On the nose the white wine of the region of McGregor. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of McGregor. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of McGregor

  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.63/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of McGregor

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Colombard
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of McGregor

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

    Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

    It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

    Great sparkling wines of McGregor

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    Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of McGregor

    Sparkling wines from the region of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized lamb mice, pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or alsatian wine pie.

    Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of McGregor

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

    The best vintages in sparkling wine of McGregor

    • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.77/5
    • 0With an average score of 3.75/5
    • 2013With an average score of 3.57/5

    The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of McGregor

    • Pinot Noir
    • Chardonnay

    The word of the wine: Broker

    In the past, he was a sort of fraud control agent who had to watch over the quality of merchant wines (he could carry a sword!). His function has evolved towards expertise (it was the brokers who established the famous 1855 classification in Bordeaux) and today he puts the producer in contact with the merchant.

    Great pink wines of McGregor

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of McGregor

    Pink wines from the region of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), escalope cordon bleu or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of McGregor

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of McGregor. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit or citrus fruit.

    The best vintages in pink wine of McGregor

    • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
    • 0With an average score of 3.49/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of McGregor

    • Pinot Noir
    • Cabernet Franc

    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 sweet wines of McGregor

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of McGregor

    Sweet wines from the region of McGregor go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of McGregor

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of McGregor. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of McGregor

    • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of McGregor

    • Muscadelle

    The word of the wine: Grape varieties

    All the grape varieties that make up a vineyard, an appellation, a wine region.

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