The Winery Simonsig of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Simonsig
The winery offers 75 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 29 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Simonsig is one of the world's great estates. It offers 75 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the picturesque and historic region of Stellenbosch in South Africa, Simonsig Estate is a must-visit vineyard for all wine enthusiasts. Spanning over 300 hectares, the estate offers its visitors an exceptional wine experience that goes well beyond the tasting of exquisite wines. Founded by the Malan family in 1968, Simonsig Estate has a rich history and is recognized as one of the pioneers of the South African wine industry. Frans Malan, the founder of the estate, was one of the key figures in the wine revolution in South Africa. Today, his sons have taken up the torch, perpetuating the family's winemaking tradition while bringing bold innovations to the production and marketing of their wines. The estate stands out for its commitment to producing top-quality wines, a tribute to the diversity and richness of the soils of Stellenbosch. The range of wines from Simonsig Estate includes full-bodied reds, refreshing whites, and Cap Classiques, the name given to traditional champagne methods in South Africa. The landscape of the Simonsig Estate is a true celebration of the natural beauty of the Stellenbosch region. The vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by the majestic Simonsberg mountain to the west, and the view over the farmland and surrounding mountains to the east is simply breathtaking. Simonsig Estate is not just a major producer of South African wines: it’s also a welcoming place for visitors from around the world.

Top Winery Simonsig wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Simonsig

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Simonsig

How Winery Simonsig wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, rabbit with cider and mushrooms or eggs florentine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Simonsig

On the nose the red wine of Winery Simonsig. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Simonsig. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Simonsig

  • 2004With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2003With an average score of 3.96/5

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

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

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 Simonsig

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Simonsig

How Winery Simonsig wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fried rice with shrimp and chicken, daube niçoise or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Simonsig

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Simonsig

  • 2023With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2024With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Roussanne
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Simonsig

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Simonsig

How Winery Simonsig wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bites of cheese, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or valencian paella - family recipe.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Simonsig

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Simonsig. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Simonsig. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Simonsig

  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Pinotage
  • Pinot Blanc

The word of the wine: Mansois

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The top sweet wines of Winery Simonsig

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Simonsig

How Winery Simonsig wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of quick crayfish chicken, chicken chop suey or apple pie.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Simonsig

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

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Simonsig

  • 2010With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.85/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Colombard
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscat Ottonel
  • Gewürztraminer

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

The top pink wines of Winery Simonsig

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Simonsig

How Winery Simonsig wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of duck breast with peaches and spices, pasta with scampi or honey chicken salad.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Simonsig

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Simonsig. 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 pink wine of Winery Simonsig. is a .

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Simonsig

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Golden

Brown colour with red and yellow reflections characteristic of evolved wines.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Simonsig

Planning a wine route in the of Stellenbosch? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Simonsig.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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