Cape South Coast
Cool maritime wine country at Africa's southern tip, tracked on WineFortune
- Producers
- 1
- Wines tracked
- 1
- Median 1y
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- In our shop
- 0
Cape South Coast is a wine region in South Africa, stretching along the country's cool southern coastline where vineyards sit close to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. WineFortune currently tracks one wine from one producer in this region.
The region is best known internationally for cool-climate viticulture: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are its signature grapes, alongside aromatic whites and elegant reds shaped by ocean breezes and cooler ripening conditions. The wine WineFortune tracks here is a still red carrying South Africa's Wine of Origin (WO) designation, the country's official scheme for stating where a wine's grapes were grown.
Within Cape South Coast, WineFortune follows the sub-region of Overberg, where the tracked wine originates. No wine from this region is currently indexed, so there is no WineFortune index median per 75 cl bottle to report at present; the index is built from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days.
Facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Style tracked
- Still red wine
- Designation
- Wine of Origin (WO)
- Climate
- Cool, maritime, ocean-influenced
- Sub-region
- Overberg
- On WineFortune
- One wine from one producer tracked
Producers
By the 90-day WineFortune index medianMedians are the 90-day WineFortune index per 75cl, ex VAT, built from WineFortune trades and listings. Wines without a trade or listing are tracked but not indexed.
Wines from Cape South Coast
Questions
What is the Cape South Coast wine region?
Cape South Coast is a wine region along South Africa's southern coastline, where vineyards benefit from cooling maritime influence. It covers several districts, including Overberg, which WineFortune follows as a sub-region. It is regarded as one of South Africa's cool-climate areas.
Which grapes and styles is Cape South Coast known for?
The region is known for cool-climate grapes such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, producing elegant reds and fresh, aromatic whites. The wine WineFortune tracks here is a still red carrying the Wine of Origin designation.
Does WineFortune show a price for Cape South Coast wines?
Not at present. The WineFortune index median per 75 cl bottle is built from WineFortune's own trades and listings over 90 days, and no wine from this region is currently indexed, so there is no index figure to report.
What does WO mean on a Cape South Coast label?
WO stands for Wine of Origin, South Africa's official designation scheme. It certifies that the grapes in the bottle come from the stated area, such as Cape South Coast or one of its districts. It is a statement of geographic origin, not a quality ranking.
Does the WineFortune Premium Selection hold wine from Cape South Coast?
Yes. The WineFortune Premium Selection holds one vintage from this region. This is stated as a holding fact only, not as a recommendation.