The Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate of Western Cape

Winery 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 Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate wines

Looking for the best Winery 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 Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

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

How Winery 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 delicious marinated pork chops, gratin of ravioli with salmon or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

The Western Cape's Elegant, ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon wines and Bordeaux Blends were at the vanguard as exports recommenced in the mid-1990s, while Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Walker Bay are gaining global acclaim, and cool-climate style Sauvignon Blanc from Darling and Overberg is rivaling that made in any other New World country. The Western Cape's wine regions stretch 300 kilomers (185 miles) from Cape Town to the Mouth of the Olifants River in the North, and 360km (220 miles) to Mossel Bay in the east. Areas under Vine are rarely more than 160km (100 miles) from the coast. Further inland, the influence of the semi-arid Great Karoo Desert takes over.

The climate can be cool and rainy (as in Cape Point and Walker Bay) but is more often than not Mediterranean in nature. The Western Cape is littered with spectacular mountain ranges that form the Cape Fold belt. These are extremely important for viticulture across the whole region, contributing soils and mesoclimates ideal for the production of premium wines. Of particular importance are the Boland Mountains, which form the eastern border of the Coastal Region, and the Langeberg range, which separates the Breede River Valley from the Klein Karoo semi-desert.

The top pink wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

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

How Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, pizza queen with merguez or alsatian sauerkraut.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

On the nose the pink wine of Winery 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 Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Merlot

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.

The top red wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

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

How Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of chili con carne, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate

On the nose the red wine of Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery 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 Winery Almenkerk Wine Estate.

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

The word of the wine: Balthazar

Bottle with a capacity of 12 litres.

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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