The Morgenster Estate of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Morgenster Estate
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 73 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Morgenster Estate is one of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Morgenster Estate wines

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

The top red wines of Morgenster Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Morgenster Estate

How Morgenster Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, traditional lamb couscous (from algeria) or confit sausages.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Morgenster Estate

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Morgenster Estate

  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5

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

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Sangiovese
  • Nebbiolo
  • Petit Verdot

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 sparkling wines of Morgenster Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Morgenster Estate

How Morgenster Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, texas style ribs / loin ribs or duck breast with honey-orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Morgenster Estate

On the nose the sparkling wine of Morgenster Estate. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Morgenster Estate

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo

Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.

The top pink wines of Morgenster Estate

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Morgenster Estate

How Morgenster Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of vegetable noddles, tanjia or ideas for savoury pancake toppings.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Morgenster Estate

On the nose the pink wine of Morgenster Estate. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Morgenster Estate

  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

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

  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Sparkling

Equivalent to effervescent, this term is used among others to designate the "natural sparkling wines" produced in the Montlouis appellation.

The top white wines of Morgenster Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Morgenster Estate

How Morgenster Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cassolettes of scallops, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or macaroni capra.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Morgenster Estate

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Morgenster Estate

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.67/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Vermentino
  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, full palate and moderate acidity. Aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), honey, white flowers, beeswax, brioche and white truffle with age. Exceptional aptitude for noble rot. Star of Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC, pillar of dry whites in Graves and Pessac-Léognan AOC, and of long-lived dry whites in Hunter Valley (Australia). Native Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.