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 beef strogonoff, marinated shoulder of lamb or the garbure.

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 raoul's bouillabaisse, goat cheese and bacon quiche or gratin of pumpkin with bacon, goat cheese and pepper.

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: 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 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 cordon bleu with veal and cured ham, stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or my mother's rabbit.

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

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The word of the wine: Chaptalization

The addition of sugar at the time of fermentation of the must, an ancient practice, but theorized by Jean-Antoine Chaptal at the dawn of the 19th century. The sugar is transformed into alcohol and allows the natural degree of the wine to be raised in a weak or cold year, or - more questionably - when the winegrower has a harvest that is too large to obtain good maturity.

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 kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), rice with paprika and merguez or valencian paella - family recipe.

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: 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 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: Musk

A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.

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