The Winery Koelenhof of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Koelenhof
The winery offers 30 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 1234 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Koelenhof is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 30 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Koelenhof wines

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

The top white wines of Winery Koelenhof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Koelenhof

How Winery Koelenhof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of quick crayfish chicken, turkey escalope with curry or blanquette of fish.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Koelenhof

On the nose the white wine of Winery Koelenhof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Koelenhof. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Koelenhof

  • 2017With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.32/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.16/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

Western Cape district (1679), Mediterranean climate tempered by False Bay, granitic soils.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Koelenhof

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Koelenhof

How Winery Koelenhof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of potjevlesch (northern france) or aïoli.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Winery Koelenhof

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5

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

  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

The top red wines of Winery Koelenhof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Koelenhof

How Winery Koelenhof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), marinated lamb chops or braised veal heart with carrots.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Koelenhof

On the nose the red wine of Winery Koelenhof. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Koelenhof. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Koelenhof

  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.57/5

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

  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sangiovese
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Roobernet

The word of the wine: Slim

A thin wine, lacking flesh and body.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Koelenhof

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Koelenhof

How Winery Koelenhof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of beef carrots, rice croquettes with salmon or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Koelenhof

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Koelenhof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Koelenhof

  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.48/5

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

  • Pinotage
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.

The top pink wines of Winery Koelenhof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Koelenhof

How Winery Koelenhof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of rabbit legs with fresh cream or leek and fresh salmon tart.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Koelenhof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Koelenhof. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Koelenhof

  • 0With an average score of 3.20/5

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

  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Pruine

A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.