The best wines of Klein Karoo

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

Top wines of Klein Karoo by region

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

Great red wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Klein Karoo

Red wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or leg of wild boar.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Klein Karoo

On the nose the red wine of the region of Klein Karoo. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Klein Karoo. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Klein Karoo

  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Klein Karoo

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Viognier
  • Pinot Noir
  • Petite Sirah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Klein Karoo

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

Discovering the wine region of Klein Karoo

Semi-arid South African region of the Western Cape along Route 62 (Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn), red alluvial soils, dry continental climate. Signature fortified Cape Port-style wines (Calitzdorp = South Africa's Port capital) from Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional and Souzão: opulent and chocolatey with dried fig, prune, cocoa, coffee and spiced notes, rounded sweetness and length. Shiraz, Pinotage and Cabernet as structured dry reds. Home of Cape brandies.

Great white wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Klein Karoo

White wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of simple pork roast, cod brandade without potatoes or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Klein Karoo

On the nose the white wine of the region of Klein Karoo. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Klein Karoo. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Klein Karoo

  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Klein Karoo

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Klein Karoo

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

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.

Great sparkling wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Klein Karoo

Sparkling wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cordon bleu with veal and cured ham, quiche lorraine or duck parmentier with ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Klein Karoo

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Klein Karoo. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Klein Karoo

  • 0With an average score of 3.65/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Klein Karoo

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Tinta Barroca

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Klein Karoo

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

The word of the wine: Full

A full, complete and harmonious wine, offering a great wealth of flavours.

Great pink wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Klein Karoo

Pink wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or veal such as recipes of navarin of lamb, irish tartiflette or oven-baked veal cutlets.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Klein Karoo

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Klein Karoo. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or microbio.

The best vintages in pink wine of Klein Karoo

  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.38/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Klein Karoo

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinotage
  • Grenache
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Tinta Barroca

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Klein Karoo

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

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Barroca

Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.

Great sweet wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Klein Karoo

Sweet wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Klein Karoo

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Klein Karoo. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Klein Karoo

  • 0With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Klein Karoo

  • Hanepoot
  • Muscat de Frontignan
  • Muscadelle
  • Muscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Klein Karoo

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

The word of the wine: Véraison

A phase in the vegetative cycle of the vine that takes place in summer, usually in August, when the grapes change colour from green to red (for reds) or yellow (for whites). This stage heralds the beginning of ripening.

Great natural sweet wines of Klein Karoo

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Klein Karoo

Natural sweet wines from the region of Klein Karoo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or shellfish such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), savoyard fondue with ceps or fried squid.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Klein Karoo

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

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Klein Karoo

  • 2009With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Klein Karoo

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Souzao
  • Tinta Amarela
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Klein Karoo

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

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Roriz

Structured and deep reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense mouthfeel, with intense aromas of black fruits (blackberry, plum), cherry, tobacco, leather, spices, cocoa and balsamic notes. Good ageing potential. Essential component of the great dry reds of Douro DOC and a pillar of Vintage Port and LBV. Also a star of Alentejo DOC as Aragonez and Dão DOC. The Portuguese synonym for Iberian Tempranillo, signature of the great wines of the Douro.

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