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Robertson

Robertson wine guide: the wine region in South Africa, its Chardonnay, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
South Africa
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Chardonnay
Styles
red · white · sparkling
2
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Wine from Robertson comes out of Breede River Valley, South Africa, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Chardonnay, backed by Shiraz.

Vines root into alluvial, chalk and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains and riverside.

Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, offers fresh, fresh and youthful and showcasing vibrant fruit flavors.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, seafood, creamy sauces and spicy dishes.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
AlluvialChalkLimestone
Climate
MediterraneanWide diurnal swing
Terrain
MountainsRiverside
Styles
redwhitesparkling

In the glass.

Red: Rich.

White: Offers fresh.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Showcasing vibrant fruit flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson, South Africa
  • Arabella Shiraz, Robertson, 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 Lesca Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
  • De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
  • Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Brut MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Robertson, South Africa
  • Graham Beck Brut MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Robertson, South Africa

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Seafood
  • Creamy sauces
  • Spicy dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 8 to 10°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Robertson: common questions

01.
What grapes is Robertson known for?
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Chardonnay is the signature grape of Robertson. Shiraz are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Robertson make?
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Robertson produces red wine, white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Robertson?
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Robertson is a wine region in South Africa.
04.
What food goes with Robertson wine?
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Try grilled meats, seafood, creamy sauces and spicy dishes.
05.
How long does Robertson wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Breede River Valley guide.

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