Colourful and structured reds with a deep purple colour, firm tannins and a full palate, offering signature aromas of black cherry, plum, liquorice and spicy notes. Also used to add body to blends. Grown in Franconia and the German Palatinate for characterful dry reds. German black variety obtained in 1927 at Geilweilerhof (Portugieser × Pinot Noir), early-ripening and productive.

Informations about the Winery Ashton Kelder

The winery offers 30 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Ashton Kelder is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 15000 of of Robertson wines

In the top 60000 of sparkling wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

The wine region of Robertson

South African "home of Chardonnay" in the Breede valley: signature king white, full and fresh with notes of citrus, apple, white peach, vanilla and a chalky mineral touch, preserved acidity. Excellent Cap Classique sparkling (traditional method) rivalling good Champagnes. Sunny Shiraz as red (blackberry, plum, spice, pepper), structured Cabernet and Pinotage as reds. Chenin and Colombard as whites.

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.