The best wines of Tygerberg

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

Top wines of Tygerberg by region

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

Great red wines of Tygerberg

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Tygerberg

Red wines from the region of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or duck aiguillettes with apples.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Tygerberg

On the nose the red wine of the region of Tygerberg. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Tygerberg. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Tygerberg

  • 2009With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Tygerberg

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinotage

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Tygerberg

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

Discovering the wine region of Tygerberg

The wine region of Tygerberg is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terra d'Aria or the Domaine De Grendel produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tygerberg are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tygerberg often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

In the mouth of Tygerberg is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Tygerberg, producing 23 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Tygerberg

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Tygerberg

White wines from the region of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cuttlefish armorican style (morgate), cream and tuna quiche or tagliatelle with pesto, goat cheese and bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Tygerberg

On the nose the white wine of the region of Tygerberg. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Tygerberg. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Tygerberg

  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.65/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Tygerberg

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Tygerberg

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

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

Great sparkling wines of Tygerberg

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Tygerberg

Sparkling wines from the region of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of paupiettes in a casserole with cream, rabbit in white wine (casserole) or duck pot au feu.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Tygerberg

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

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Tygerberg

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Tygerberg

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Tygerberg

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

The word of the wine: Fermentation

The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.

Great pink wines of Tygerberg

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Tygerberg

Pink wines from the region of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Tygerberg

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

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Tygerberg

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Tygerberg

Sweet wines from the region of Tygerberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of cannelloni with salmon and spinach, mussels with curry or apple pie.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Tygerberg

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.08/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Tygerberg

  • Sémillon
  • Colombard

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Tygerberg

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

The word of the wine: Density per hectare

Number of vines per hectare. For the same yield, a vine planted with 3,000 vines per hectare bears many more bunches (per vine) than a vine planted with 10,000. The grapes will therefore be less rich in sugar and polyphenols (tannins, aromas...).

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