The Almenkerk Wine Estate of Western Cape

Almenkerk Wine Estate
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 189 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Western Cape

The Almenkerk Wine Estate is one of the best wineries to follow in Western Cape.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the Western Cape Province in South Africa, the Almenkerk Wine Estate is a must-visit destination for wine lovers. Spanning a total area of 40 hectares, this vineyard is renowned for its superior quality wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the region's terroir. Founded in the 2000s by Belgians Joris Van Almenkerk and Natalie Opstaele, the estate is nestled in the heart of the cool Elgin region, known to be the coolest wine production area in South Africa. The shaly soils, unique microclimate, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean lend the wines produced a distinctive character, combining freshness and aromatic intensity. The Almenkerk Wine Estate offers a brilliant range of wines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Methode Cap Classique. These wines are recognized for their elegance, complexity, and expressive minerality, directly attributable to the unique soil composition and climate of the region. The estate is not only reputed for the quality of its wines but also for its impressive architecture. The Almenkerk wine cellar, a remarkably modern structure, blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape while offering panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and valleys. This environmentally respectful design approach reflects the Van Almenkerk family philosophy of working in harmony with nature. The philosophy of the Almenkerk Wine Estate is based on the richness of the winemaking tradition and a deep passion for the land. The estate is fully certified for sustainable wine production and for preservation of the environment through ecosystem-friendly farming practices.

Top Almenkerk Wine Estate wines

Looking for the best Almenkerk Wine Estate wines in Western Cape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Almenkerk Wine Estate wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Almenkerk Wine Estate wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate

How Almenkerk Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of spanish paella, endives with smoked salmon au gratin or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

On the nose the white wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate. 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 Almenkerk Wine Estate. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

  • 2009With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.

Fine Pinot Noir on the coast. Mediterranean climate cooled by the Cape Doctor, ~80% of the country's production.

The top pink wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate

How Almenkerk Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, uzbek pilaf or braised chicken and plantains.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

On the nose the pink wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

The top red wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate

How Almenkerk Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of daube niçoise, lamb stew or barbecued filet mignon.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

On the nose the red wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Almenkerk Wine Estate. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate

  • 2019With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Almenkerk Wine Estate.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Viognier
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Mourvedre

The word of the wine: Long

Wine with persistence in the mouth. This persistence in the mouth of a wine is measured in caudalies.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

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