The Winery Waterkloof of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Waterkloof
The winery offers 28 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 369 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Waterkloof is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 28 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the renowned wine region of Stellenbosch, South Africa, the Waterkloof Estate is a veritable paradise for wine enthusiasts. Combining the art of traditional winemaking with a modern ecological sensibility, this estate is much more than a simple vineyard: it is a sensory and visual tasting experience. The Waterkloof Estate is the very embodiment of biodynamic viticulture, which goes far beyond simple organic wine. This large estate of 120 hectares relies on a balanced ecosystem where all living beings, from the soil to insects and animals, are respected. The vineyard goes even further by using horses for soil work to minimize impact on the earth, and by collecting rainwater for irrigation. Located on the slopes of the Schapenberg mountain, the terroir of the Waterkloof Estate is a complex mix of decomposed granite and shale, creating a unique environment for the cultivation of vines. This terroir, combined with a Mediterranean climate, gives their wines a distinctive minerality and complexity. Among the vines, one can find a variety of grape varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The wines of the Waterkloof Estate are renowned for their freshness, elegance, and balance, each sip being an intense declaration of love for nature and an authentic expression of the South African terroir. The estate offers an immersive tour for its visitors. The futuristic building housing the tasting room provides a panoramic view of the vineyards and the distant ocean.

Top Winery Waterkloof wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Waterkloof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Waterkloof

How Winery Waterkloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, saddle of lamb with herbs or rabbit in white wine (casserole).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Waterkloof

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Waterkloof

  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.81/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc

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 Waterkloof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Waterkloof

How Winery Waterkloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of oven-roasted breton lobster with salted butter from the jaguin brothers (the..., algerian couscous or chinese style fish.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Waterkloof

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Waterkloof

  • 2011With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5

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

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). 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 large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Waterkloof

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Waterkloof

How Winery Waterkloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal chop with mushrooms, delicious marinated pork chops or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Waterkloof

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

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Waterkloof

  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: AOC

Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.

The top pink wines of Winery Waterkloof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Waterkloof

How Winery Waterkloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of steak tartare.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Waterkloof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Waterkloof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Waterkloof

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Waterkloof

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 Waterkloof.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.