Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s)

Region Hierarchy

South Africa
- Cape South Coast Region
  - Walker Bay District
    - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s)
      - no subregions

Climate(s)

Cool Maritime, Moderate Maritime

Elevation

Notes

Walker Bay District notes: Known for good quality Chardannay
Cape South Coast Region notes: Heavily influenced by the coast and Cape Doctor.
South Africa notes: Also grows Marianne and Roussanne grapes. Benguela Current flows past on its way north.

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White	Chardonnay Grape	South Africa notes: Often blended with other varieties such as Chenin Blanc.
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Merlot Wine
Still Red	Pinot Noir Wine	High quality Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red	Syrah (Shiraz) Wine	Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White	Chardonnay Wine	High quality
Still White	Sauvignon Blanc Wine