The Winery Graceland of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Graceland
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 242 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Graceland is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Graceland Estate is one of the most breathtaking vineyards in the Stellenbosch wine region of South Africa. Nestled in the heart of lush landscapes and mountainous peaks, it provides the perfect setting for the production of exquisite wines. The vineyard spans a substantial area, following the contours of the surrounding hills and offering an unforgettable panoramic view. The combination of the surrounding nature and the care given to the vine provides a stunning visual spectacle: vibrant green for the vine stocks, ochre hues for the soil, and azure blue for the sky. The contrast between the different shades of colors is simply spectacular. At Graceland Estate, several grape varieties are grown, all of which benefit from the Mediterranean climate characteristic of the region. The vines are generally more vigorous, producing wines richer in flavor, and some are even designated to give birth to reserve wines for exceptional years. They are raised in oak barrels, which lends them a tannic and complex character. The estate is renowned for its bold red wines and its whites enhanced with minerality. The vintners of Graceland Estate have succeeded in extracting the best from each grape variety to create harmonious and elegant wines that reflect the unique terroir of Stellenbosch. But Graceland Estate is not just a vineyard. It’s also a place where South African hospitality reaches its peak. The staff is committed to introducing the incredible diversity of their wines and sharing their passion for viticulture. The cellar regularly offers wine tastings, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to discover the subtleties of each grape variety and appreciate the richness of South African wine heritage.

Top Winery Graceland wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Graceland

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Graceland

How Winery Graceland wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of hungarian goulash, grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Graceland

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Graceland

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.98/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Graceland

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

Discover the grape variety: Optima

Intraspecific crossing between sylvaner x riesling (perhaps rieslaner) and müller-thurgau obtained in 1930 by Peter Morio (1887-1960) and Bernhard Husfeld (1900-1970) at the Siebeldingen Research Institute (Palatinate) in Germany. It can be found in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, England, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, ... very little known in France. Note that Optima is the mother of the Orion grape variety.