The best wines of Paarl

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Paarl

Red wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), berber giblet frying pan or fillet of venison.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Paarl

On the nose the red wine of the region of Paarl. 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 Paarl. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Paarl

• 1991With an average score of 4.60/5
• 1998With an average score of 4.40/5
• 2005With an average score of 4.37/5
• 2002With an average score of 4.32/5
• 2016With an average score of 4.31/5
• 2006With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Paarl

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Shiraz/Syrah
• Cabernet Franc
• Malbec
• Petit Verdot

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Paarl

White wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara, sea bream with white wine or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Paarl

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

The best vintages in white wine of Paarl

• 2020With an average score of 4.21/5
• 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
• 2019With an average score of 4.15/5
• 2018With an average score of 4.12/5
• 2023With an average score of 4.10/5
• 2022With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Paarl

• Chenin Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Viognier
• Grenache Blanc
• Roussanne
• Sémillon

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Paarl

Sparkling wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of the secrets of croque-monsieur, cream and tuna quiche or vegan leek and tofu quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Paarl

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Paarl. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or lemon.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Paarl

• 2012With an average score of 4.09/5
• 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
• 2009With an average score of 3.96/5
• 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
• N.V.With an average score of 3.90/5
• 2010With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Paarl

• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Viognier
• Grenache Blanc
• Grenache
• Sauvignon Blanc

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Paarl

Pink wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), gourmet croc-monsieur with comté cheese or wild boar bourguignon.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Paarl

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Paarl. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Paarl

• 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
• 2020With an average score of 3.75/5
• 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
• 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
• 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
• 0With an average score of 3.62/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Paarl

• Grenache
• Pinotage
• Mourvedre
• Muscat de Frontignan
• Merlot
• Gamay Noir

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Paarl

Sweet wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of blanquette of the sea, the fisherman's pot or tarte tatin.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Paarl

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Paarl. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Paarl. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Paarl

• 2018With an average score of 4.18/5
• 2019With an average score of 4.11/5
• 2013With an average score of 4.06/5
• 2010With an average score of 4.05/5
• 2016With an average score of 4.02/5
• 0With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Paarl

• Chenin Blanc
• Muscat de Frontignan
• Muscat Blanc
• Petite Sirah
• Gewürztraminer
• Muscatel

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Paarl

Natural sweet wines from the region of Paarl go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or shellfish such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, peppers with lentil stuffing or chinese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Paarl

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Paarl. often reveals types of flavors of earth, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Paarl

• 1961With an average score of 5.00/5
• 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
• 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
• 0With an average score of 4.00/5
• 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
• 2011With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Paarl

• Touriga Nacional
• Tinta Barroca
• Tinta Amarela
• Souzao
• Chenin Blanc
• Shiraz/Syrah