The best wines of Swellendam

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

Top wines of Swellendam by region

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

Great red wines of Swellendam

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Swellendam

Red wines from the region of Swellendam go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), lamb in spicy sauce or chicken wrap.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Swellendam

On the nose the red wine of the region of Swellendam. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Swellendam. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Swellendam

  • 2009With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Swellendam

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Trincadeira
  • Mourvedre
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Swellendam

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

Discovering the wine region of Swellendam

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

In the mouth of Swellendam is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Swellendam, producing 9 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Swellendam go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

Great white wines of Swellendam

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Swellendam

White wines from the region of Swellendam go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sausages with kale, pan bagnat or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Swellendam

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

The best vintages in white wine of Swellendam

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Swellendam

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Verdelho
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Swellendam

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

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.

Great pink wines of Swellendam

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Swellendam

Pink wines from the region of Swellendam go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or silvia's quick wolf fillet.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Swellendam

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Swellendam. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, floral or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Swellendam

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Swellendam

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Trincadeira

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

News from the vineyard of Swellendam

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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 ...

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

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