The Winery De Wetshof of Robertson of Western Cape

Winery De Wetshof - Danie de Wet Limestone Hill Chardonnay
The winery offers 63 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery De Wetshof is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 63 wines for sale in of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery De Wetshof wines

Looking for the best Winery De Wetshof wines in Robertson among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery De Wetshof 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 De Wetshof wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery De Wetshof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery De Wetshof

How Winery De Wetshof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of currywurst, quebec style barbecued salmon or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery De Wetshof

On the nose the white wine of Winery De Wetshof. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, floral or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery De Wetshof. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery De Wetshof

  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery De Wetshof.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Riesling

Discovering the wine region of Robertson

The wine region of Robertson is located in the region of Breede River Valley of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Springfield Estate or the Domaine Springfield Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Robertson are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Robertson often reveals types of flavors of cream, straw or fresh strawberries and sometimes also flavors of brioche, cranberry or lemon grass.

In the mouth of Robertson is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 130 estates and châteaux in the of Robertson, producing 820 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Robertson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

The top sweet wines of Winery De Wetshof

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery De Wetshof

How Winery De Wetshof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of tartiflette, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or marinated tacaud fillets.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery De Wetshof

  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery De Wetshof.

  • Muscatel
  • Muscadelle
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

The top red wines of Winery De Wetshof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery De Wetshof

How Winery De Wetshof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, mathieu's lamb tagine or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery De Wetshof

On the nose the red wine of Winery De Wetshof. 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 Winery De Wetshof. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery De Wetshof

  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.78/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery De Wetshof.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Bleeding

Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.

The top pink wines of Winery De Wetshof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery De Wetshof

How Winery De Wetshof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal tagine with potatoes and olives, grandma's chicken casserole or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery De Wetshof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery De Wetshof. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery De Wetshof

  • 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery De Wetshof.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top sparkling wines of Winery De Wetshof

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery De Wetshof

How Winery De Wetshof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pljeskavica (balkan hamburger), breton galette with buckwheat flour or my grandmother's rabbit stew.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery De Wetshof

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery De Wetshof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery De Wetshof

  • 2008With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.36/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery De Wetshof.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Sensory analysis

Technical name of the tasting.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery De Wetshof

Planning a wine route in the of Robertson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery De Wetshof.

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

News about Winery De Wetshof and wines from the region

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Old Vine Charter: Perth’s Swan Valley to preserve historic vines

Old vines from Western Australia’s Swan Valley will be protected in the soon-to-be launched Swan Valley Old Vine Charter (OVC). More than 20 wineries from this historic region, a 30-minute drive from the state capital of Perth, are participating. The programme will see grapevines from 35 to 125 years of age registered and preserved. Participating wineries include Talijancich Wines, Nikola Estate, John Kosovich Wines, Mandoon Estate and Sandalford Wines. While the vines are predominantly Shiraz, ...

The word of the wine: Bleeding

Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.

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