The best wines of Worcester

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

Top wines of Worcester by region

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

Great red wines of Worcester

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Worcester

Red wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), leg of lamb with baked potatoes or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Worcester

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

The best vintages in red wine of Worcester

  • 2012With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Worcester

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

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Worcester

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

Discovering the wine region of Worcester

The wine region of Worcester is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alvi's Drift or the Domaine Alvi's Drift produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Worcester are Chenin blanc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Worcester often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.

In the mouth of Worcester is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Worcester, producing 68 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Worcester

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Worcester

White wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of scallops in coral sauce, macaroonade from sète or spanish fish soup.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Worcester

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

The best vintages in white wine of Worcester

  • 2020With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 1963With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.51/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.41/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Worcester

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Worcester

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

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 sparkling wines of Worcester

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Worcester

Sparkling wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of hawaiian pizza, pancakes or zucchini gratin with tuna and tomato.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Worcester

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

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Worcester

  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Worcester

  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Worcester

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

    The word of the wine: Vinification

    Method and set of techniques for making wine.

    Great pink wines of Worcester

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Worcester

    Pink wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sauté of doe stroganoff, pan-fried carrots or cassoulet.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Worcester

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Worcester. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Worcester

    • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Worcester

    • Chardonnay
    • Pinot Noir
    • Chenin Blanc
    • Pinotage

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Worcester

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

    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 sweet wines of Worcester

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Worcester

    Sweet wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of fricassee of lambis or gaufress and light.

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Worcester

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

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Worcester

    • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
    • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Worcester

    • Muscadelle
    • Muscat Blanc
    • Muscat de Frontignan
    • Muscat of Alexandria
    • Muscatel
    • Tinta Barroca

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Worcester

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

    The word of the wine: Piqué

    Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.

    Great natural sweet wines of Worcester

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

    Natural sweet wines from the region of Worcester go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Worcester

    On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Worcester. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

    The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Worcester

    • 2012With an average score of 4.50/5
    • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
    • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5

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

    • Muscat de Frontignan

    Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

    The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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