Rustenberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014
The fine purity of the classic cassis fruit is contrasted against a savoury, saline style...
South Africa Wine Reviews
South Africa
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Morgenhof Wine Estate, Merlot, Stellenbosch 2012
Given bottle age before release, this smooth operator has the dusty fruit of a Rioja with some age, and a similar chocolatey roundness...
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Luddite, Saboteur White, Bot River, South Africa 2015
Intriguing, complex blend of peaches, candied apricot and a savoury grassiness...
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Tesco, Finest Breede River Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2016
The maritime climate in Stellenbosch allows some lovely expressions of Sauvignon to be produced...
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Paul Cluver, Gewürztraminer, Elgin 2015
Such a reliable wine from the experienced hand of Paul Cluver. There is some residual sugar (10.3 grams per litre), although it is not cloying...
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De Grendel, Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal region 2016
This wine actually consists of 9% Semillon alongside the Sauvignon Blanc. Combined with an extended lees contact of 100 days, the result is a creamy textured palate with ripe exotic fruit...
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Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection Cinsault, Coastal Region 2014
From dry-grown vineyards in Paardeberg and Darling, this is an unoaked, fresh and pure example of an increasingly popular variety seen mainly as a blending partner in Swartland reds...
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Iona, One Man Band, Elgin, South Africa 2013
This lovely red is a six-way assemblage between mostly Syrah with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and a splash of Mourvèdre.
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Tiger Horse, Old Vine Cinsault, Western Cape, South Africa 2014
This mid-weight, quaffable red makes the perfect weeknight winter warmer...
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Chamonix, Feldspar Pinot Noir, Franschhoek, South Africa 2013
A poised, refined Pinot from vines planted 430m above sea level. There’s an abundance of wild berry aromas
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Tormentoso, Bush Vine Pinotage, Paarl, South Africa 2011
This name refers to the torment of growing bush vine grapes in dry-farmed shale soils as well as to the Cape of Good Hope...
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Grape Grinder, The Wild Olive, Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2015
Previously blended with other grapes, these two specific Chenin Blanc bush vine plots have always delivered superior quality and, since 2011, they are now bottled on their own to show their true colours...
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Villiera, Jasmine, Stellenbosch 2015
Villiera, known for its Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines, has here created an off-dry white ideally suited to go with spicy Asian or fusion food...
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Origin Wine, Finest* South African Pinotage, Swartland 2016
Wild strawberry aromas lead into an initial bite of tart red cherry, followed by softer red fruits and some spice. The finish shows baked strawberry and vanilla...
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Chamonix, Greywacke Pinotage 2013
An unusual red that combines carbonic maceration with dried-on-the-vine grapes...
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Graham Beck, Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut, Western Cape, South Africa NV
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Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rabelais, Stellenbosch 2011
Winemaker Rudi Schulz creates this from a blend of the estate’s best Bordeaux components...
