The Winery Viljoensdrift of Robertson of Western Cape

Winery Viljoensdrift
The winery offers 29 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 49 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Robertson in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Viljoensdrift is one of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in of Robertson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Viljoensdrift wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Viljoensdrift

How Winery Viljoensdrift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of hungarian goulash, stuffed cabbage leaves or simple endive gratin with gruyere cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5

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

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

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 Viljoensdrift

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Viljoensdrift

How Winery Viljoensdrift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of navarin of the sea da gigi, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or light sauce for pasta.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.49/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.26/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.10/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Colombard
  • Chenin Blanc

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Viljoensdrift

How Winery Viljoensdrift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, sauté of doe stroganoff or watercress salad with vitamins.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Pinot Noir
  • Tinta Barroca
  • Souzao

The word of the wine: Tranquil (wine)

Refers to a non-sparkling wine.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Viljoensdrift

How Winery Viljoensdrift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), poultry or pork such as recipes of ramen (noodle) soup, chicken and onion quiche or butternut and goat cheese gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Viljoensdrift. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

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

  • Pinotage
  • Muscadelle
  • Chardonnay

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!).

The top pink wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Viljoensdrift

How Winery Viljoensdrift wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, lamb tagine with olives and honey or carry camaron (gambas) from reunion.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Viljoensdrift

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Right bank

In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Viljoensdrift

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 Viljoensdrift.

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.

News about Winery Viljoensdrift and wines from the region

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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Serrières

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Serrières, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly

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The word of the wine: Tranquil (wine)

Refers to a non-sparkling wine.

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