The best wines of Swartland

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

Top wines of Swartland by region

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

Great red wines of Swartland

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Swartland

Red wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, trapper's barbecue or baked falafels.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Swartland

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

The best vintages in red wine of Swartland

  • 2000With an average score of 4.67/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.59/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.35/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Swartland

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Petite Sirah
  • Carignan
  • Tannat

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Swartland

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

Discovering the wine region of Swartland

The wine region of Swartland is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sadie Family or the Domaine Sadie Family produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Swartland are Chenin blanc, Mourvèdre and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Swartland often reveals types of flavors of cherry, marmalade or cantaloupe and sometimes also flavors of chard, poire nashi or red cherry.

In the mouth of Swartland is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 192 estates and châteaux in the of Swartland, producing 832 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).

Great white wines of Swartland

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Swartland

White wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of pasta carbonara, duck fillets with honey or salmon steaks with cream sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Swartland

On the nose the white wine of the region of Swartland. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Swartland. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Swartland

  • 2010With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Swartland

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Sémillon
  • Palomino
  • Clairette
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Swartland

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

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 Swartland

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Swartland

Sparkling wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of real swiss fondue, white fish in court-bouillon or rice with milk.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Swartland

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Swartland. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or green apple. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Swartland. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Swartland

  • 2020With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Swartland

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinotage
  • Chardonnay
  • Colombard
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Swartland

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

The word of the wine: Decanting

A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.

Great pink wines of Swartland

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Swartland

Pink wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, shish kebab or thai green curry.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Swartland

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

The best vintages in pink wine of Swartland

  • 2012With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.68/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Swartland

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Pinotage
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsaut

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Swartland

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

Discover the grape variety: Palomino

Great sweet wines of Swartland

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Swartland

Sweet wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of mussels with cream, thai chicken with cashew nuts or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Swartland

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Swartland. often reveals types of flavors of cinnamon, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or pineapple. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Swartland. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Swartland

  • 2020With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Swartland

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Moscato
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinotage
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Swartland

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

The word of the wine: Turbidity

The state of a cloudy wine, due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

Great natural sweet wines of Swartland

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

Natural sweet wines from the region of Swartland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, magic wrap with steak and cheese or lamb chops with honey and spices.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Swartland

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Swartland. 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 Swartland

  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5

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

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Touriga Franca
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Tinto Cao
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Swartland

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

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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