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 chinese noodles with beef, lamb colombo or rabbit with green olives.

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, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, minerality or red 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 marinated mussels with parsley, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or chard and goat cheese gratin.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2010With 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: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

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 paupiettes in a casserole with cream, paupiettes with tomato sauce or ramen (noodle) soup.

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
  • 0With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

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: Tired

Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.

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 tongue with vegetables, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or rabbit with green olives.

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

  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With 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: 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 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 best vintages in sweet wine of Cape Agulhas

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The word of the wine: Young

A very relative term that can designate a wine of the year that is already at its optimum, as well as a wine that has passed its first year but has not yet developed all its qualities.

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