The best wines of Cape Agulhas

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

Top wines of Cape Agulhas by region

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

Great red wines of Cape Agulhas

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cape Agulhas

Red wines from the region of Cape Agulhas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sloth pork loin, lamb garam massala or wild rabbit with cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cape Agulhas

On the nose the red wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Cape Agulhas

  • 2009With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cape Agulhas

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Cape Agulhas

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

Discovering the wine region of Cape Agulhas

The wine region of Cape Agulhas is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine David Nieuwoudt or the Domaine David Nieuwoudt produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cape Agulhas are Pinot noir, Merlot and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cape Agulhas often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, floral or dried fruit.

In the mouth of Cape Agulhas is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 14 estates and châteaux in the of Cape Agulhas, producing 50 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cape Agulhas go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese.

Great white wines of Cape Agulhas

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cape Agulhas

White wines from the region of Cape Agulhas go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cassolettes of scallops, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or pizza with goat cheese, tomatoes and bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cape Agulhas

On the nose the white wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, minerality or pepper and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Cape Agulhas

  • 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cape Agulhas

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Cape Agulhas

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

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir 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. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sparkling wines of Cape Agulhas

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Cape Agulhas

Sparkling wines from the region of Cape Agulhas go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shoulder with cream and tarragon, baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese) or duckling with bigarrade.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Cape Agulhas

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cape Agulhas

  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cape Agulhas

  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Cape Agulhas

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

The word of the wine: Racé

Character of a great wine remarkable for its elegance and finesse.

Great pink wines of Cape Agulhas

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cape Agulhas

Pink wines from the region of Cape Agulhas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew express, daniel's algerian couscous or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Cape Agulhas

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Cape Agulhas

  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cape Agulhas

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Cape Agulhas

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

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sweet wines of Cape Agulhas

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Cape Agulhas

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

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Cape Agulhas

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Cape Agulhas. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit.

The word of the wine: Malic (acid)

An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.

News from the vineyard of Cape Agulhas

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Pierreclos

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-Pierreclos, 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 availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The Saint-Véran 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 Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Mancey

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-Mancey, 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/BourgogneWine ...

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