Wellington is a wine region in Western Cape, South Africa.
The signature grape is Pinotage, backed by Chenin Blanc.
The ground underneath is decomposed granite, free-draining and granite.
The climate is varied, running wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains, riverside and valley floor.
Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows robust and fruity, crisp and zesty, fresh and youthful and fruity characteristics.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, spicy asian dishes, seafood and creamy pasta.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Robust and fruity.
Dry white: Crisp and zesty.
Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Fruity characteristics.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Andreas Shiraz, Wellington, South Africa
- Bain's Cape Mountain Single Grain Whisky, Wellington, South Africa
- BLANKbottle 'Moment of Silence' White, Wellington, South Africa
- Bosman Family Vineyards 'Fides' Grenache Blanc, Wellington, South Africa
- Bosman Family Vineyards 'Twyfeling' Cinsaut, Wellington, South Africa
- Bosman Family Vineyards Adama Red, Wellington, South Africa
- Bosman Family Vineyards Adama Vineyards White, Wellington, South Africa
- Bosman Family Vineyards Erfenis, Wellington, South Africa
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Spicy Asian dishes
- Seafood
- Creamy pasta
- Cheese platters
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Wellington: common questions
01.What grapes is Wellington known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Wellington make?+
03.Where is Wellington?+
04.What food goes with Wellington wine?+
05.How long does Wellington wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in South Africa, or the wider Western Cape guide.