The Winery Kaapzicht of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Kaapzicht
The winery offers 49 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 25 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Kaapzicht is one of the world's great estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Kaapzicht Estate is an exceptional family-owned wine estate located in Stellenbosch, a renowned wine region of South Africa. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Bottelary Hills valley, this wine estate, spanning over a surface area of nearly 190 hectares, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Table Bay and False Bay. The name "Kaapzicht", which means "view of the Cape" in Afrikaans, perfectly captures the ambiance of the vineyard, with its stunning view of the vibrant Cape Town metropolis. The Steytler family, who has been at the helm of this estate since 1946, has managed to preserve the natural beauty of this site while developing top-tier viticulture. The wine produced at the Kaapzicht Estate is intimately linked to the land. The soils here are incredibly diverse, ranging from black shale to dolerite and decomposed granite, offering winemakers a wide array of aromas and characteristics to incorporate into their wines. Kaapzicht's distinction lies in the production of superior red wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz, although the estate also produces exceptional white wines. The Mediterranean climate of the region, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, promotes the slow maturation of the grapes. This results in wines of great complexity, with remarkable depth and intensity of taste. The estate also practices sustainable viticulture, minimizing the use of pesticides and preserving the vineyard's natural environment. The wines from the Kaapzicht Estate are renowned for their superb quality and expressive character, perfectly reflecting the unique terroir of Stellenbosch.

Top Winery Kaapzicht wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Kaapzicht

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Kaapzicht

How Winery Kaapzicht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beer goulash, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or fish and chips (english batter).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Kaapzicht

On the nose the red wine of Winery Kaapzicht. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, coffee or plum. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Kaapzicht. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Kaapzicht

  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.14/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinotage
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc

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 .

The top white wines of Winery Kaapzicht

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Kaapzicht

How Winery Kaapzicht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo or fish with tamarind.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Kaapzicht

On the nose the white wine of Winery Kaapzicht. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, quince or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Kaapzicht. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Kaapzicht

  • 1947With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.84/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Roussanne
  • Verdelho
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc 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. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sweet wines of Winery Kaapzicht

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Kaapzicht

How Winery Kaapzicht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or spicy food such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), cordon bleu all house or simple chicken curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Kaapzicht

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Kaapzicht. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Kaapzicht

  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Touriga Nacional
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The word of the wine: Vent (taste of)

A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.

The top pink wines of Winery Kaapzicht

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Kaapzicht

How Winery Kaapzicht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of obelix's boar leg in the oven or quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Kaapzicht

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Kaapzicht. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Kaapzicht

  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5

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

  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.

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Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.