The best wines of Durbanville

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

Top wines of Durbanville by region

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

Great red wines of Durbanville

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Durbanville

Red wines from the region of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), duck leg confit in white wine or yakitori chicken (japanese).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Durbanville

On the nose the red wine of the region of Durbanville. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Durbanville. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Durbanville

  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.09/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Durbanville

  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Durbanville

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

Discovering the wine region of Durbanville

The wine region of Durbanville is located in the region of Cape Town of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinoneers or the Domaine De Grendel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Durbanville are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Durbanville often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black cherries or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of mocha, black fruits or red cherry.

In the mouth of Durbanville is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 32 estates and châteaux in the of Durbanville, producing 232 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.

Great white wines of Durbanville

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Durbanville

White wines from the region of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cassolettes of scallops, broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry or pasta with goat cheese, thyme and bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Durbanville

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

The best vintages in white wine of Durbanville

  • 2020With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Durbanville

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Durbanville

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

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 Durbanville

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Durbanville

Sparkling wines from the region of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken breast with curry and mushrooms, pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms or venison leg with tomato sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Durbanville

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

  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.66/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Durbanville

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Durbanville

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

The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.

Great pink wines of Durbanville

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Durbanville

Pink wines from the region of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), traditional tunisian couscous or duck parmentier.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Durbanville

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Durbanville. often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, spices or tree fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Durbanville

  • 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.56/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.56/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Durbanville

  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Durbanville

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

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.

Great sweet wines of Durbanville

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Durbanville

Sweet wines from the region of Durbanville go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of fish curry à la reunion, broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry or tomato-zucchini-goat sunshine tart.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Durbanville

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Durbanville. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Durbanville. is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Durbanville

  • 2015With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Durbanville

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Durbanville

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

The word of the wine: Wrapped

Said of a wine rich in alcohol, but in which the mellowness dominates.

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