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5 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Wellington.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Nabygelegen

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Bosman Family Vineyards

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Diemersfontein

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Klein Doolhof

Cited by Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Illimis

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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Region DNA

The character of Wellington

Based on 390 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Wellington
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
2
80–89 Great
30
70–79 Good
5
<70 Other
2

Based on 39 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakBlack fruitTree fruitRed fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

South African Chenin Blanc
66
South African Red
61
South African Cabernet Sauvignon
58
South African Pinotage
54
South African Syrah
52
South African Chardonnay
38
South African Merlot
36
South African Sauvignon Blanc
34

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon125Shiraz/Syrah112Chenin Blanc94Merlot89Pinotage85Chardonnay61Sauvignon Blanc54Malbec34Cabernet Franc26Viognier26

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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Wellington wineries worth the stop

The 11 best critic-rated producers in Wellington with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Diemersfontein

    Jan van Riebeck Drive (R301), 7654, Wellington, South Africa

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  2. 02
    Nabygelegen

    Bovlei Division Road, R301, 7654, Wellington, South Africa

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  3. 03
    Bosman Family Vineyards

    Hexberg Road, 7654, Wellington, South Africa

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  4. 04
    Illimis

    While Illimis is based in the Stellenbosch region (Instagram), the vineyards are located in Wellington, South Africa

    Critics' peak 88 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  5. 05
    Klein Doolhof

    Bovlei Road, Wellington, 7654, South Africa, South Africa

    Critics' peak 86 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  6. 06
    Imbuko

    Uitkyk Farm, Bo-Dal Road, 7655, Wellington, South Africa

    Critic-rated · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Vivino

  7. 07
    Linton Park

    Slangrivier Road, Wellington, ZA

    Critic-rated · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  8. 08
    Mont du Toit

    119 Blouvlei Rd, Wellington, ZA

    Critic-rated · Wine Spectator · Vinous · Vivino

  9. 09
    Val du Charron

    PO Box 890, 7654, Wellington, South Africa

    Critic-rated · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

  10. 10
    Wamakersvallei

    Bovlei Road, B-7650, Wellington, South Africa

    Critic-rated · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  11. 11
    Bovlei

    Bovlei Road, B-7650, Wellington, South Africa

    Critic-rated · Wine Spectator · Vivino

About 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.

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.

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