Wine with pumpkin
Pumpkin is so versatile and has a wonderful sweetness that pairs beautifully with various wines. Here are some South African wines that go particularly well with pumpkin dishes.
An un-oaked or lightly aged Chardonnay from South Africa, e.g. from Stellenbosch, has a balanced acidity and subtle fruitiness that pairs wonderfully with pumpkin dishes that have a certain richness but are not too heavy. The wine complements the soft texture of pumpkin while enhancing the flavours.
Pinotage, South Africa's iconic grape variety, has aromas of dark berries, a hint of smoke and spices that pair particularly well with spicy pumpkin dishes such as pumpkin curry or pumpkin stews.
These wines have enough depth to harmonise with the more complex flavours of pumpkin. Grenache from South Africa, especially from the Swartland region, offers a gentle fruitiness and light spice notes that harmonise well with the sweet, earthy flavours of pumpkin. These wines have enough freshness and structure to pair with roasted or grilled pumpkin, especially when prepared with herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
Pinotage Rosé
- Delheim
- rosé wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 3 Sterne / 82 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€10.00* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Signature Chardonnay
- Spier
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 84 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Heart & Soul Shiraz
- Bizoe Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Jahrgang 2020: Proficheck: sehr gut (88/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Poetry Pinotage
- Flagstone Winery
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 3 Sterne / 82 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€8.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
DMZ Grenache Noir
- DeMorgenzon
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Grenache Noir
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 92 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.81* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Chardonnay
- Zandvliet Wine Estate
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Chardonnay
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Doppel-Gold
- Veritas Awards 2025: Gold
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Chardonnay
- Boschkloof Wines
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chardonnay
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days