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Where is Elgin wine from?
Elgin is a white wine, also made in red, from Elgin / Grabouw, in Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Elgin at a glance
| Classification | Wine of Origin |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Elgin |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Village or town | Elgin / Grabouw |
| Subregion | Cape South Coast |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | -34.1486, 19.0428 |
Elgin
Elgin / Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa
Wine of Origin
Cape apple country turned cool-climate wine area
- Appellation
- Elgin
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Elgin is a high, cool basin in the Hottentots Holland mountains, about an hour east of Cape Town, long known for apples. Vineyards spread here from the late 1980s, and it is now known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Producers to know
- Paul Cluver
- Iona
- Oak Valley
Elgin: questions and answers
Where is Elgin wine from?
Elgin is a white wine, also made in red, from Elgin / Grabouw, in Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Which country is Elgin from?
Elgin is from South Africa, in the Western Cape wine region.
What grape is Elgin made from?
Elgin is made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Is Elgin a red or a white wine?
Both. Elgin is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Elgin?
Producers to know include Paul Cluver, Iona and Oak Valley.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.