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Western Cape

Western Cape wine guide: the wine region in South Africa, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
South Africa
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white · rosé
7
Signature grapes
4
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Western Cape is a wine region in South Africa.

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

Vines root into alluvial, granite and loam.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing complexity and ageability, notably elegant, vibrant and refreshing and focus on crisp acidity.

The named areas within are Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swartland and Elgin.

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

Serve chilled.

Soil
AlluvialGraniteLoamSandstoneShale
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
Mountains
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingfortified

In the glass.

Red: Showcasing complexity and ageability.

White: Notably elegant.

Sparkling: Vibrant and refreshing, Focus on crisp acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Alheit Vineyards 'Cartology' Bush Vines, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, Swartland, South Africa
  • Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block, Swartland, South Africa
  • Crystallum Cuvee Cinema Pinot Noir, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, South Africa
  • Crystallum Peter Max Pinot Noir, Western Cape, South Africa
  • De Toren Fusion V, Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Glenelly 'Lady May', Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Seafood
  • Spicy dishes
  • Rich, creamy cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Western Cape: common questions

01.
What grapes is Western Cape known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Western Cape. Shiraz, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Western Cape make?
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Western Cape produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Western Cape?
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Western Cape is a wine region in South Africa.
04.
What food goes with Western Cape wine?
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Try grilled meats, seafood, spicy dishes and rich, creamy cheeses.

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