The best wines of Elgin

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

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Top wines of Elgin by region

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

Great red wines of Elgin

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Elgin

Red wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), leg of lamb with herb stuffing or vital tone / vitello tonnato (italy).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Elgin

On the nose the red wine of the region of Elgin. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, red fruit or forest floor. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Elgin. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Elgin

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.17/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Elgin

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

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Elgin

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

Discovering the wine region of Elgin

The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.

In the mouth of Elgin is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 75 estates and châteaux in the of Elgin, producing 336 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

Great white wines of Elgin

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Elgin

White wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara, codfish aioli or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Elgin

On the nose the white wine of the region of Elgin. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Elgin. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Elgin

  • 2012With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.19/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Elgin

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Elgin

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

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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 Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sparkling wines of Elgin

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Elgin

Sparkling wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of alsatian fondue, croziflette or duck parmentier with ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Elgin

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Elgin. 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 Elgin

  • 2011With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Elgin

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Elgin

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

The word of the wine: Casting

Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.

Great pink wines of Elgin

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Elgin

Pink wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or saddle of venison with fresh cream.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Elgin

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Elgin. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, black fruit or earth.

The best vintages in pink wine of Elgin

  • 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Elgin

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Mourvedre
  • Malbec
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Elgin

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

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 Elgin

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Elgin

Sweet wines from the region of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pork chops with curry and honey, skate with capers or express chicken skewers with spices.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Elgin

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Elgin. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, vegetal or oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Elgin. is a with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Elgin

  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.18/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Elgin

  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Merlot
  • Viognier
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Elgin

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

The word of the wine: De-vatting

Separation of the fermented juice from all solid particles (skin, pips, deposit of lees) by transferring it to a second tank.