The Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate of Robertson of Western Cape

Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate is one of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque Robertson region of South Africa, the Major's Hill Wine Estate is a true gem of the South African wine industry. Nestled in the heart of lush valleys, the estate offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. It is here, in this unique terroir, that the estate produces some of the country's most exceptional wines. The vineyard extends over several hectares, comprising mainly of majestic old vines, once replanted by the Major soldiers. These precious vines give the estate's wines an unparalleled complexity and depth. The contrasting climate of the region, with its hot summers and cold winters, perfectly combines with the limestone-rich soil to produce superior quality grapes. The Major's Hill Wine Estate is renowned for its diverse range of wines. It produces a wide selection of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Chardonnay, all recognized for their unique character and exceptional quality. The estate's red wine is particularly prized for its richness and complexity, with aromas of black fruits, spices, and oak. But it's not just the wine that makes the estate's reputation. Its warm South African hospitality and beautiful setting make it a popular destination for visitors. The estate offers a variety of experiences, ranging from traditional wine tastings in its vaulted cellar, to tranquil walks in the vineyard. In addition to its wine, the Major's Hill Wine Estate is also famous for its extra virgin olive oils, produced from the olive trees that grow on the estate. These oils are a true delight for the palate and are perfect to accompany the estate's fresh bread.

Top Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate wines

Looking for the best Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate wines in Robertson among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate 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 Major's Hill Wine Estate wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

How Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido), merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or ham and cheese omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

On the nose the red wine of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate. 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 Major's Hill Wine Estate. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

  • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.92/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Shiraz/Syrah

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 white wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

How Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, tuna pizza or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

On the nose the white wine of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.77/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Major's Hill Wine Estate.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir 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. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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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 Major's Hill Wine Estate.

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!).

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