Outstanding houses in Wellington.
Region DNA
The character of Wellington
Based on 390 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 39 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 Wellington
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VisitWellington is a wine region in South Africa, home to 61 producers tracked on Femente, 2 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, and Chenin Blanc, producing South African Chenin Blanc and South African Red wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Tree fruit. It takes in Groenberg and Limietberg.
Wellington — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Wellington?
- The most planted varieties in Wellington are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, Chenin Blanc, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Wellington known for?
- Wellington is known for South African Chenin Blanc, South African Red, and South African Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Tree fruit.
- How many wineries are in Wellington?
- Femente tracks 61 producers in Wellington, of which 2 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Wellington?
- Wellington is a wine region in South Africa, taking in Groenberg and Limietberg.
Wellington
Wellington is a wine region in South Africa, home to 61 producers tracked on Femente, 2 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, and Chenin Blanc, producing South African Chenin Blanc and South African Red wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Tree fruit. It takes in Groenberg and Limietberg.
Producers in Wellington
- Upland Wines — undiscovered
- Oude Wellington — undiscovered
- Enigma — undiscovered
- Klein Optenhorst — undiscovered
- Klein Doolhof — distinction
- Val du Charron — honest
- Welvanpas — undiscovered
- Illimis — distinction
- Nabygelegen — distinction
- Bovlei — honest
- Doolhof Wine Estate — honest
- Bosman Family Vineyards — distinction
- Long Tail — undiscovered
- Imbuko — honest
- Mont du Toit — honest
- Linton Park — honest
- Peaks View — undiscovered
- Diemersfontein — distinction
- Wamakersvallei — honest
- Napier Winery — honest
- Wellington Wines — honest
Restaurants in Wellington
- Seaforth Restaurant
- Brasserie of Light
- 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙
- Arum Restaurant
- Alto Wine Estate
- Salsify at The Roundhouse
- Postcard Café
- The Lawns Cape Town
- Root&Vine
- Lanzerac
- Pompernikkel
- CLUB KLOOF
- BellyoftheBeast_CT
- Bao Down
- ëlgr restaurant
- Delaire Graff Estate
- FYN Cape Town
- کافه و رستوران نوح
- Le Bistrot de JAN Cape Town
- Tannin
- M E R T I A
- Grey's Social Kitchen & Bar
- Bouchon Bistro
- Edie’s
- Gentle Giants
- Glenelly Estate Stellenbosch
- Ōku - Franschhoek
- La Motte Wine
- Gold Restaurant
- Eleven Restaurant
- Pigalle
- PUBLIK
- CAFÉ DU VIN
- Reubens Deli & Restaurant
- La Paris Bistro
- The Vine Bistro
- GINJA
- Wilde Vy Bistro