The best wines of Coastal Region

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

Top wines of Coastal Region by region

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

Great red wines of Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Coastal Region

Red wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), seven o'clock leg of lamb or blanquette of rabbit with riesling and chanterelles.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Coastal Region

On the nose the red wine of the region of Coastal Region. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, chocolate or mint and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Coastal Region. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Coastal Region

  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Coastal Region

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinotage
  • Viognier
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Coastal Region

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

Discovering the wine region of Coastal Region

The wine region of Coastal Region is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine KWV or the Domaine KWV produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coastal Region are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coastal Region often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, gooseberry or passion fruit.

In the mouth of Coastal Region is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 290 estates and châteaux in the of Coastal Region, producing 790 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Coastal Region

White wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese cake, salmon steak on a bed of leeks or nanie's diced ham quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Coastal Region

On the nose the white wine of the region of Coastal Region. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Coastal Region. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Coastal Region

  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Coastal Region

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Verdelho
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Coastal Region

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

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 Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Coastal Region

Sparkling wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of tartiflette, salmon pave en papillotte or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Coastal Region

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

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Coastal Region

  • 1983With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Coastal Region

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Colombard

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Coastal Region

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

The word of the wine: Juice

The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.

Great pink wines of Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Coastal Region

Pink wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), poultry or beef such as recipes of rabbit italian style, cajun jumbalaya rice or tournedos rossini with port sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Coastal Region

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Coastal Region. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, strawberries or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, watermelon or red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Coastal Region

  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.57/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Coastal Region

  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Coastal Region

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

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Coastal Region

Sweet wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of monkfish in foil, carrot soup with curry and coconut milk or whiting with steamed zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Coastal Region

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Coastal Region. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, quince or peach. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Coastal Region. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Coastal Region

  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.25/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Coastal Region

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Viognier
  • Riesling
  • Muscat de Frontignan

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Coastal Region

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

The word of the wine: Extra-dry

Champagne with between 12 and 20 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).

Great natural sweet wines of Coastal Region

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Coastal Region

Natural sweet wines from the region of Coastal Region go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, canned cassoulet or chicken fajitas.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Coastal Region

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Coastal Region. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, red fruit or vanilla.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Coastal Region

  • 1961With an average score of 5.00/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.18/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Coastal Region

  • Tinta Barroca
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Souzao
  • Tinta Francisca
  • Muscat de Frontignan

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Coastal Region

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

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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