The Morgenhof Estate of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Morgenhof Estate
The winery offers 34 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 225 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Morgenhof Estate is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 34 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Morgenhof Estate wines

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

The top sparkling wines of Morgenhof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Morgenhof Estate

How Morgenhof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of capon stuffed with morels, veal saltimbocca or duck breast and roasted peaches.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Morgenhof Estate

On the nose the sparkling wine of Morgenhof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Morgenhof Estate

  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Morgenhof Estate.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

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 red wines of Morgenhof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Morgenhof Estate

How Morgenhof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick meatloaf, irish stew with beer or roast deer my grandmother's way.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Morgenhof Estate

On the nose the red wine of Morgenhof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Morgenhof Estate. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Morgenhof Estate

  • 2000With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Morgenhof Estate.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinotage
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

The top sweet wines of Morgenhof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Morgenhof Estate

How Morgenhof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of lomo saltado or savoury endive puff pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Morgenhof Estate

On the nose the sweet wine of Morgenhof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Morgenhof Estate

  • 2013With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Morgenhof Estate.

  • Touriga Nacional

The word of the wine: Amylic

Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.

The top white wines of Morgenhof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Morgenhof Estate

How Morgenhof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese omelette, braids of sole and salmon with morels or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Morgenhof Estate

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Morgenhof Estate

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.67/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Morgenhof Estate.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

The top pink wines of Morgenhof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Morgenhof Estate

How Morgenhof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of duck aiguillettes or scandinavian beef balls.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Morgenhof Estate

On the nose the pink wine of Morgenhof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Morgenhof Estate

  • 0With an average score of 3.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Morgenhof Estate.

  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Vine

Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.

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Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.