The Winery Gabriëlskloof of Walker Bay of Western Cape

Winery Gabriëlskloof
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 10 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Walker Bay in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Gabriëlskloof is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Walker Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Gabriëlskloof wines

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

The top red wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof

How Winery Gabriëlskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, meatballs catalan style or baked pumpkin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

On the nose the red wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof. often reveals types of flavors of oak, oaky or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, spices or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.92/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Walker Bay

The wine region of Walker Bay is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouchard Finlayson or the Domaine Creation produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Walker Bay are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Walker Bay often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, mocha or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, passion fruit or grass.

In the mouth of Walker Bay is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 45 estates and châteaux in the of Walker Bay, producing 208 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Walker Bay go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof

How Winery Gabriëlskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, daniel's algerian couscous or ham with leek fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof. often reveals types of flavors of peach, minerality or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, stone or orange.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.10/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Viognier

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 white wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof

How Winery Gabriëlskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of mussel clusters, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or ravioli with 2 cheeses.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

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

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.87/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier

The word of the wine: Vintage (champagne)

It is a champagne made from a single harvest. In principle, we only vintage the great years: 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996... We find more often, now, the very good 2002, and the 2004, a little short.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Gabriëlskloof

How Winery Gabriëlskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal with cider, the secrets of croque-monsieur or roast deer my grandmother's way.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

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

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Gabriëlskloof

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5

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

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

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 Gabriëlskloof

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

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

News about Winery Gabriëlskloof and wines from the region

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. 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 ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Igé

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-Igé, 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 availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ ...

The word of the wine: Vintage (champagne)

It is a champagne made from a single harvest. In principle, we only vintage the great years: 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996... We find more often, now, the very good 2002, and the 2004, a little short.