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14 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Breede River Valley.

Region DNA

The character of Breede River Valley

Based on 251 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Breede River Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
22
70–79 Good
6
<70 Other
1

Based on 30 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakTree fruitBlack fruitRed fruitTropical fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

South African Red
53
South African Rosé
47
South African Syrah
42
South African Chardonnay
39
South African Dessert
38
South African Chenin Blanc
38
South African Sauvignon Blanc
36
South African Sparkling
36

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Shiraz/Syrah97Cabernet Sauvignon90Chardonnay75Pinotage62Chenin Blanc59Merlot55Sauvignon Blanc54Pinot Noir22Viognier18Sémillon13

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Breede River Valley

Van Loveren

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About Breede River Valley

Breede River Valley is a wine region in South Africa, home to 42 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, producing South African Red and South African Rosé wines with notes of Oak, Tree fruit, and Black fruit. It takes in Robertson, Worcester, and Breedekloof.

Breede River Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Breede River Valley?
The most planted varieties in Breede River Valley are Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinotage, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Breede River Valley known for?
Breede River Valley is known for South African Red, South African Rosé, and South African Syrah wines and flavors of Oak, Tree fruit, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Breede River Valley?
Femente tracks 42 producers in Breede River Valley, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Breede River Valley?
Breede River Valley is a wine region in South Africa, taking in Robertson, Worcester, and Breedekloof.

Breede River Valley

The Breede River Valley pulls red and white in opposite directions—warm-vintage power wines alongside crisp, mineral whites that insist the Cape's cool air runs deeper than latitude suggests.

Producers in Breede River Valley

Restaurants in Breede River Valley

Restaurants in Breede River Valley