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 tunisian molokheya, lamb keftas or home-made cassoulet.

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
  • 2013With an average score of 3.91/5

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 salt and pepper shrimp, zucchini quiche or provencal gratin.

    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
    • 2015With an average score of 3.55/5

    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: Muscadelle

      Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). 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 bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

      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 delicious veal stew, kale soup or duck legs confit.

      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
      • 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: Lactic (acid)

      Acid obtained by malolactic fermentation.

      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 chili con carne, milanese cutlets like in italy or cabbage casserole.

      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

      The most used grape varieties in pink wine of McGregor

      • Pinot Noir
      • Cabernet Franc

      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.

      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 most used grape varieties in sweet wine of McGregor

      • Muscadelle

      The word of the wine: Thinning

      Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.

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