Outstanding houses in Elim.
Elim's whites cut with Atlantic salt and mineral spine, while its reds—built on Syrah and Cabernet—hold the restraint of a cool climate pushing ripeness to its limit.
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Region DNA
The character of Elim
Based on 10 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 3 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
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 Elim
Minimalist
VisitElim is a wine region in South Africa, home to 3 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz/Syrah, and Sémillon, producing South African Syrah and South African Sauvignon Blanc wines with notes of Black fruit, Vegetal, and Earth.
Elim — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Elim?
- The most planted varieties in Elim are Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz/Syrah, Sémillon, and Pinot Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Elim known for?
- Elim is known for South African Syrah, South African Sauvignon Blanc, and South African Sémillon White wines and flavors of Black fruit, Vegetal, and Earth.
- How many wineries are in Elim?
- Femente tracks 3 producers in Elim, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Elim?
- Elim is a wine region in South Africa.
Elim
Elim's whites cut with Atlantic salt and mineral spine, while its reds—built on Syrah and Cabernet—hold the restraint of a cool climate pushing ripeness to its limit.