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The Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley pulls cool Atlantic air inland through a funnel of mountains, forcing reds toward tannin and acidity that feel more Burgundian than South African.
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Region DNA
The character of Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Based on 4 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 1 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 Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hasher Family Estate
VisitUpper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a wine region in South Africa, home to 2 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Pinotage, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing South African Pinot Noir and South African Pinotage wines with notes of Citrus fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley?
- The most planted varieties in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley are Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley known for?
- Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is known for South African Pinot Noir, South African Pinotage, and South African Sauvignon Blanc wines and flavors of Citrus fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.
- How many wineries are in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley?
- Femente tracks 2 producers in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley?
- Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a wine region in South Africa.
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
The Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley pulls cool Atlantic air inland through a funnel of mountains, forcing reds toward tannin and acidity that feel more Burgundian than South African. Producers here chase elegance over extraction, letting slate and schist speak through the wine.
Producers in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Restaurants in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Restaurants in Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley