The Winery De Wetshof of Robertson of Western Cape

Winery De Wetshof
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 pasta carbonara almost like the real thing, salmon steaks with lentils or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

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 quiche without pastry, salmon blanquette or macaroonade from sète.

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: Pinotage

An intraspecific cross between pinot noir and cinsaut called hermitage, obtained in South Africa in 1925 by Professor Abraham Izak Perold. Since then, it has been propagated in Africa, New Zealand, Australia, the United States (California), Canada, Brazil, Israel, etc. In France, it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties on the A1 list. - Synonymy: none to date (for all the synonyms of the varieties, click here!).

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 stuffed peppers, lamb chops with spanish sauce or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

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: Flint (smell of)

Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.

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 puchero, cabbage casserole or roast duck in the oven.

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: 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.

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 bocconcini (veal rolls with ham and comté), tartiflette or valencian paella - family recipe.

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: Grand Cru

In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.

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: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery De Wetshof and wines from the region

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The word of the wine: Flint (smell of)

Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.

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