Franschhoek Valley

Franschhoek Valley is a wine region in Coastal Region, South Africa.

The signature grape is Shiraz, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Vines root into alluvial, granite and sandstone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.

Pour them alongside red meats, game, rich pasta dishes and seafood.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Alheit Vineyards Monument Semillon, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Anthonij Rupert Merlot, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Anthonij Rupert Optima, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Anthonij Rupert Red Blend, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Bellingham Legacy Johannisberger, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
• Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, South Africa

At the table.

• red meats
• game
• rich pasta dishes
• seafood
• light cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Franschhoek Valley: common questions

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