The best wines of Napier

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

Top wines of Napier by region

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

Great red wines of Napier

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Napier

Red wines from the region of Napier go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of barbecue burger, shoulder of lamb in a crust or magret with pepper.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Napier

On the nose the red wine of the region of Napier. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, floral or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Napier. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Napier

  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Napier

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Napier

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

Discovering the wine region of Napier

The wine region of Napier is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dabar or the Domaine Dabar produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Napier are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Napier often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Napier is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Napier, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Napier go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Napier

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Napier

White wines from the region of Napier go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of homemade pork curry, skate wings with black butter sauce or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Napier

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

The best vintages in white wine of Napier

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Napier

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Napier

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

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 Napier

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Want to buy a sparkling wine of Napier cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Napier at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Napier

Sparkling wines from the region of Napier go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta with veal stock sauce, stuffed potatoes or venison leg in casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Napier

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Napier. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Napier

  • 2011With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Napier

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Napier

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

The word of the wine: Reduction

A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.

News from the vineyard of Napier

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Serrières

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-Serrières, 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/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chaintré

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-Chaintré, 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/BourgogneWi ...

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...