The best wines of Tulbagh

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

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Top wines of Tulbagh by region

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

Great red wines of Tulbagh

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Tulbagh

Red wines from the region of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of romazava (madagascar), rabbit legs with mushrooms or dauphine apples.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Tulbagh

On the nose the red wine of the region of Tulbagh. often reveals types of flavors of cream, floral or cedar and sometimes also flavors of banana, non oak or earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Tulbagh. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Tulbagh

  • 2019With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.27/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Tulbagh

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

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Tulbagh

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

Discovering the wine region of Tulbagh

The wine region of Tulbagh is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rijk's or the Domaine Saronsberg produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tulbagh are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinotage and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tulbagh often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, cranberry or prune and sometimes also flavors of cassis, clove or chocolate.

In the mouth of Tulbagh is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 26 estates and châteaux in the of Tulbagh, producing 173 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry.

Great white wines of Tulbagh

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Tulbagh

White wines from the region of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of bouillabaisse like in marseille, chicken leg with curry in the oven or fish and shrimp wok with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Tulbagh

On the nose the white wine of the region of Tulbagh. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, earth or grass and sometimes also flavors of honey, melon or straw. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Tulbagh. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Tulbagh

  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.92/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Tulbagh

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Sémillon
  • Hárslevelű
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Tulbagh

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

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Great sparkling wines of Tulbagh

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Tulbagh

Sparkling wines from the region of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of rabbit with hunter's sauce, fricadella or roast pork confit.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Tulbagh

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

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Tulbagh

  • 2011With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Tulbagh

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinot Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Tulbagh

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

The word of the wine: Body (having)

Wine, dense and rich in alcohol.

Great pink wines of Tulbagh

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Tulbagh

Pink wines from the region of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of monkfish tagine, rack of lamb in a salt crust or chicken with maroilles.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Tulbagh

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Tulbagh. often reveals types of flavors of spices, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Tulbagh

  • 2013With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.54/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Tulbagh

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Moscato
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Muscat Noir
  • Cinsaut
  • Pinotage

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Tulbagh

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

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.

Great sweet wines of Tulbagh

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Tulbagh

Sweet wines from the region of Tulbagh go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, cod in the oven or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Tulbagh

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Tulbagh. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Tulbagh

  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Tulbagh

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Tulbagh

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

    The word of the wine: Assembly

    Blending of several wines to obtain a single batch. Using wines of the same origin, blending is very different from coupage - a mixture of wines from different origins - which has a pejorative connotation.

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