The best wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

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

Top wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge by region

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

Great red wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

See the top 100 best red wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Red wines from the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, country-style veal roulades with risotto or aiguillettes of duck with paprika and pan-fried ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

On the nose the red wine of the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or strawberries. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

  • 2010With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Barbera
  • Nebbiolo
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

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

    Discovering the wine region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    The wine region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge is located in the region of Walker Bay of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Whalehaven or the Domaine La Vierge produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus blossom, vegetal or straw.

    In the mouth of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

    Great white wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    See the top 100 best white wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    Want to buy a white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge cheap or sell a white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge 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 white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    White wines from the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of tartiflette, vegan leek and tofu quiche or chicken fajitas.

    Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    On the nose the white wine of the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
    • 2023With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2019With an average score of 4.08/5
    • 2018With an average score of 4.02/5

    The most used grape varieties in white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

    • Chardonnay
    • Riesling
    • Sauvignon Blanc

    The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

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

    Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

    Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).