Cederberg

Cederberg is a wine region in Western Cape, South Africa.

The signature grape is Sauvignon Blanc, backed by Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, plus two more.

The ground underneath is free-draining.

The climate is mediterranean, running altitude-moderated.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, showcasing the region’s altitude, fruit-forward and refreshing and suitable for warmer climates.

Names to look for on a shelf: Cederberg Private Cellar.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, seafood dishes, citrus-scented desserts and spicy asian cuisine.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing the region’s altitude.

Rosé: Fruit-forward and refreshing, Suitable for warmer climates.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Atlas Swift 'Shelter' Tempranillo, Cederberg, South Africa
• Atlas Swift Cederberg Chardonnay, South Africa
• Cederberg 'Cape Winemakers Guild' Teen Die Hoog Shiraz, Western Cape, South Africa
• Cederberg 'Five Generations' Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape, South Africa
• Cederberg 'Five Generations' Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
• Cederberg 'Waitrose Foundation' Sustainable Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
• Cederberg Blanc de Blanc MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Western Cape, South Africa
• Cederberg Bukettraube, Western Cape, South Africa

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Seafood dishes
• Citrus-scented desserts
• Spicy Asian cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Cederberg: common questions

More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Western Cape guide.