Outstanding houses in Robertson.
Robertson's producers chase ripeness through limestone and clay, building wines of body and alcohol where cooler regions hedge their bets—reds that land hard, whites that refuse restraint.
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Region DNA
The character of Robertson
Based on 450 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 74 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 Robertson
Rooiberg Winery
VisitRobertson wineries worth the stop
The 12 best critic-rated producers in Robertson with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01De Wetshof
R317 between Robertson & Bonnievale, Robertson, 6705
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 02Springfield Estate
R317 Bonnievale Road, Klipdrif, Robertson, 6705
Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 03Quando
R317, 6730, Robertson, South Africa
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 04Excelsior
P.O. Box 17, 6715, Ashton, South Africa
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 05
- 06Rietvallei
11 Piet Retief Street, 6705, Robertson, South Africa
Critics' peak 87 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous
- 07Rooiberg Winery
Scenic Cape Route 62, 6705, South Africa
Critics' peak 86 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 08Bon Cap
Eilandia, Robertson, 6705, Western Cape, South Africa, GPS Coordinates: 33°46′44″S 19°40′46″E, South Africa
Critics' peak 72 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
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- 11Langverwacht Kelder
Langverwacht, Bonnievale, 6730, Western Cape, South Africa, South Africa
Critic-rated · Wine Spectator · Vivino
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Robertson is a wine region in South Africa, home to 121 producers tracked on Femente, 9 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot, producing South African Chardonnay and South African Sauvignon Blanc wines with notes of Oak, Citrus fruit, and Black fruit. It takes in McGregor, Vinkrivier, Klaasvoogds, and Bonnievale.
Robertson — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Robertson?
- The most planted varieties in Robertson are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Robertson known for?
- Robertson is known for South African Chardonnay, South African Sauvignon Blanc, and South African Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Citrus fruit, and Black fruit.
- How many wineries are in Robertson?
- Femente tracks 121 producers in Robertson, of which 9 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Robertson?
- Robertson is a wine region in South Africa, taking in McGregor, Vinkrivier, Klaasvoogds, and Bonnievale.
Robertson
Robertson's producers chase ripeness through limestone and clay, building wines of body and alcohol where cooler regions hedge their bets—reds that land hard, whites that refuse restraint.
Producers in Robertson
- Robertson Wyn Van Oorsprong — undiscovered
- Roodezandt — undiscovered
- Royal Rhino — honest
- Le Roux & Fourie — honest
- Orange Grove Farm — undiscovered
- Kleinhoekkloof — honest
- Wolfkloof- J.C Kannemeyer — undiscovered
- Burgershof — honest
- Rooiberg Winery — distinction
- Quando — distinction
- Rietvallei — distinction
- Bon Courage — distinction
- Goedverwacht — honest
- Viljoensdrift — honest
- Bruwer's — undiscovered
- Papillon — honest
- Mont Blois — honest
- Paul René — honest
- Noble — undiscovered
- Bon Cap — honest
- De Wetshof — distinction
- Excelsior — distinction
- Springfield Estate — distinction
- Van Zylshof — undiscovered
- Silverthorn — honest
- Esona — honest
- Langverwacht Kelder — honest
- Bemind — honest
- Solara — honest