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- Dry & Fruity Whites
A rich and concentrated white wuith notes os white pear fruit and ripe pineapple. Long and balalnced on the palte with a fresh citrus finish, Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A rich and concentrated white wuith notes os white pear fruit and ripe pineapple. Long and balalnced on the palte with a fresh citrus finish, Read More -
- Medium to Full Bodied Reds
A well-made wine with sweet berry and dark chocolate notes. Rich and balanced with hints of soft prune and ripe plum. No sulphur was added to this win... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A well-made wine with sweet berry and dark chocolate notes. Rich and balanced with hints of soft prune and ripe plum. No sulphur was added to this win... Read More -
- Dry & Full Whites
An aromatic dry white, softly spiced on the nose with hints of flowery rose petals. Full and complex wine with a spicy dry finish. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Robertson
An aromatic dry white, softly spiced on the nose with hints of flowery rose petals. Full and complex wine with a spicy dry finish. Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
Opulent and deeply aromatic on the nose, there is just a hint of spice that co-mingles with the raspberry and redcurrant fruit on the palate. Read More- Origin
- Stellenbosch
- South Africa
Opulent and deeply aromatic on the nose, there is just a hint of spice that co-mingles with the raspberry and redcurrant fruit on the palate. Read More -
- Dry & Full Whites
The influence of the French oak gives this wine an appealing round texture and great complexity. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Robertson
The influence of the French oak gives this wine an appealing round texture and great complexity. Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
This pinotage is a classic style with a bit of spice and flavours of fresh plum, raspberry and toffee vanilla. It is a juicy, medium-bodied fruit-dri... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
This pinotage is a classic style with a bit of spice and flavours of fresh plum, raspberry and toffee vanilla. It is a juicy, medium-bodied fruit-dri... Read More -
- Medium Dry Whites
Perfumed, with A bouquet of Turkish Delight, rose petals, honeysuckle and hints of sweet baking spices. an initial sweetness with spicy flavours on th... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
Perfumed, with A bouquet of Turkish Delight, rose petals, honeysuckle and hints of sweet baking spices. an initial sweetness with spicy flavours on th... Read More -
- Dry & Light Whites
Clear colour with a light aroma and Loire-like flinty notes, but with more apricot fruit on the palate. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
Clear colour with a light aroma and Loire-like flinty notes, but with more apricot fruit on the palate. Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
The combination of the smooth, fruity Cinsault and the more complex blackberry Cabernet makes this an ideal easy-drinking red. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
The combination of the smooth, fruity Cinsault and the more complex blackberry Cabernet makes this an ideal easy-drinking red. Read More -
- Medium Bodied Reds
Full-bodied dry red with an approachable earthy and berry fruit aroma. Softly styled in character. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
Full-bodied dry red with an approachable earthy and berry fruit aroma. Softly styled in character. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
This delicate wine has lovely ripe fruit flavours, fresh floral aromas and a delightful off-dry finish. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Robertson
This delicate wine has lovely ripe fruit flavours, fresh floral aromas and a delightful off-dry finish. Read More -
- Medium to Full Bodied Reds
Delightful spicy wild herb undertones with black pepper and vanilla notes. This elegant wine is well balanced with a beautiful plum colour and a long ... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Robertson
Delightful spicy wild herb undertones with black pepper and vanilla notes. This elegant wine is well balanced with a beautiful plum colour and a long ... Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
A bright and juicy dry white wine with aromas of yellow plums and baked apples. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A bright and juicy dry white wine with aromas of yellow plums and baked apples. Read More -
- Medium to Full Bodied Reds
Clear ruby colour, this wine has a fresh ripe red berry fruit character with hints of sun-dried tomato, cloves and spice. Soft, yet firm on the palate... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Klein Karoo
Clear ruby colour, this wine has a fresh ripe red berry fruit character with hints of sun-dried tomato, cloves and spice. Soft, yet firm on the palate... Read More -
- Light to Medium Bodied Reds
This is a red wine for people who do not like red wines! If you do not like the dry tannins in red wines then this wine is for you. As the name sugges... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
This is a red wine for people who do not like red wines! If you do not like the dry tannins in red wines then this wine is for you. As the name sugges... Read More -
- Sweet & Light
Grape and honeysuckle notes balanced with an animated acidity, resulting in a well balanced, pudding wine. A perfect match with fresh fruit or apple a... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
Grape and honeysuckle notes balanced with an animated acidity, resulting in a well balanced, pudding wine. A perfect match with fresh fruit or apple a... Read More -
- Dry & Light Whites
A deliciously fresh and crisp dry white with soft grassy and gooseberry fruit flavours. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
A deliciously fresh and crisp dry white with soft grassy and gooseberry fruit flavours. Read More -
- Full-Bodied Reds
Elegant and structured red with deep cassis flavours. Rich and full on the finish with great depth and character. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
Elegant and structured red with deep cassis flavours. Rich and full on the finish with great depth and character. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
Flavours of tropical fruit and green apple with a refreshing finish. Read More -
- Full-Bodied Reds
Aromas of wild berry are well supported by a rich and full palate that has plenty of spicy character. The finish is deep, bringing hints of leather to... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
Aromas of wild berry are well supported by a rich and full palate that has plenty of spicy character. The finish is deep, bringing hints of leather to... Read More -
- Dry & Light Whites
Pale gold with a distinctive green hue and a well-balanced sweet nose of tropical fruit and honey. The palate offers citrus flavours with a hint of pe... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
Pale gold with a distinctive green hue and a well-balanced sweet nose of tropical fruit and honey. The palate offers citrus flavours with a hint of pe... Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
An elegant and full-bodied wine with good balance and tropical citrus flavours. Rich and buttery on the palate, with a firm structure. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Western Cape
An elegant and full-bodied wine with good balance and tropical citrus flavours. Rich and buttery on the palate, with a firm structure. Read More -
- Dry & Fruity Whites
A rich medley of fresh apricot, peach and lemon flavours that follow through on the supple, slightly oily palate. Barrel fermentation in new small Fre... Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Robertson
A rich medley of fresh apricot, peach and lemon flavours that follow through on the supple, slightly oily palate. Barrel fermentation in new small Fre... Read More -
- Medium to Full Bodied Reds
Soft and plummy with luxurious velvety tannins and a long finish. Read More- Origin
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
Soft and plummy with luxurious velvety tannins and a long finish. Read More
Chenin Blanc, known in South Africa as Steen, is widely planted and eminently drinkable and has been joined by Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as the key white varieties. Red vines are being more widely planted and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz have all found places within the varied climate to thrive. It is the indigenous Pinotage, however, that flies the flag and gives South Africa an important grape of its own.
History
Apartheid may have been something of a watershed, but South Africa has been producing and exporting wine to great acclaim since the late seventeenth century. The Dutch East India Company introduced the vine, and the making of wine, in the belief that it combated scurvy, and the industry has never died out. It has, however, suffered many a setback. The collapse of the 19th-century export market to Britain, phylloxera, war, overproduction and the rise of an all-powerful, government-backed cooperative (the KWV) all dented quality and demand and it is only since 1990 that the wines of South Africa have become competitive and desirable once more.
The Classification System
In common with much of the New World, South Africa operates a classification system that is simpler, less revealing and more flexible than the major wine-producing nations of Europe. It is the Wine of Origin system and it was introduced in 1973. There are four regions - Coastal, Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo and Olifants River - that are divided into districts that are sub-divided into wards. In a country where the climate and conditions are so varied, a geographical system such as this makes sound sense and the different classifications are not entirely arbitrary. In addition, 85 percent of the grape variety and vintage must be that which is stated on the label.
Climate and Conditions
Diversity of climate, a new breed of winemaker, acceptance of international grape varieties and a willingness to persevere with their own established heritage means that South Africa today has a host of exciting and ever improving wines. Favourite international grapes may be achieving the most immediate results, but Pinotage and Chenin Blanc are producing good wines that in the right hands may even aspire to greatness.