The Winery Spioenkop of Elgin of Western Cape

Winery Spioenkop
The winery offers 19 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 26 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Elgin in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Spioenkop is one of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Spioenkop wines

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

The top white wines of Winery Spioenkop

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Spioenkop

How Winery Spioenkop wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or pizza.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Spioenkop

On the nose the white wine of Winery Spioenkop. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, apples or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of floral, microbio or oil. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Spioenkop. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Spioenkop

  • 2017With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Elgin

The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.

In the mouth of Elgin is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 75 estates and châteaux in the of Elgin, producing 336 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Elgin go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

The top red wines of Winery Spioenkop

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Spioenkop

How Winery Spioenkop wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, potjevleesch or yassa chicken (senegal).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Spioenkop

On the nose the red wine of Winery Spioenkop. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tar or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Spioenkop. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Spioenkop

  • 2018With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinotage

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Spioenkop

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

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.

News about Winery Spioenkop and wines from the region

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

An overview of Irancy appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of the magnificient vineyard of Irancy. Forgotten for too long, this appellation in back on the front of the scene. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines.com/​​ #BourgogneWines​​ #VinsBourgogne​​ #Iranc ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​ ...

The word of the wine: Honest

A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.