Wine from Breede River Valley comes out of Western Cape, South Africa, where it sits as a wine region.
Chardonnay leads the plantings, with Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz alongside it.
Vines root into alluvial, sandstone and shale.
The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruit-driven expressions, vibrant and aromatic varieties and elegant méthode cap classique wines.
The named areas within are Robertson, Breedekloof and Worcester.
Pour them alongside rich red meats, grilled vegetables, spicy dishes and creamy cheeses.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and fruit-driven expressions.
White: Vibrant and aromatic varieties.
Sparkling: Elegant méthode cap classique wines.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Alvi's Drift AD 'Drift Fusion', Worcester, South Africa
- Alvi's Drift Pinotage, Worcester, South Africa
- Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson, South Africa
- Arabella Shiraz, Robertson, South Africa
- Bergsig Estate Gewurztraminer, Breede River Valley, South Africa
- Bon Courage Jacques Bruere Brut Reserve MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Robertson, South Africa
- De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
- De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
At the table.
- Rich red meats
- Grilled vegetables
- Spicy dishes
- Creamy cheeses
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Breede River Valley: common questions
01.What grapes is Breede River Valley known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Breede River Valley make?+
03.Where is Breede River Valley?+
04.What food goes with Breede River Valley wine?+
More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Western Cape guide.