The major wines are Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Colombard, a French white variety traditionally used for Cognac. There’s also a fair amount of Merlot and Chardonnay, along with Pinotage, which is largely considered to be South Africa’s signature variety
2020 Big Flower Cabernet Franc 2020 Big Flower Cabernet Franc An elegant, full-bodied red which displays dark fruit flavors paired with savory, earthy undertones. Bright acidity and soft tannins make this a versatile food wine. Red wine Red wine has been prevalent since prehistory (the period before written records) as winemaking originated and spread throughout [...]
2018 Ernie Els Big Easy Red Blend 2018 Ernie Els Big Easy Red Blend This 2018 vintage displays a dark, brooding nose with damp forest and meaty notes lifted by crunchy red and black fruits, plus, a charming savoury spice overlay. This wine is vibrant and alight with a youthful energy. Red wine Red wine [...]
2017 Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon Red berry fruits billow from the glass with classic cigar notes over elegantly-crushed dried herbs, black cherry, ripe plums and fresh red cherries. The entry of this 2017 is inviting and fresh, with a vibrant, youthful energy of bouncy red fruits and an earthy undertow. [...]
2018 Kanonkop Pinotage 2018 Kanonkop Pinotage A complex wine with red fruit flavors. Big, elegant and ripe tannin structures. This 2018 vintage will over time show more secondary and forest floor characteristics. 94 Tim Atkin: Still youthful and showing its 80% new wood, this is a very ambitious Pinotage from a fantastic Cape red wine [...]
2017 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2017 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound A pronounced cassis aroma characterizes the first nose, but this is followed by dried figs, dates and hints of clove. This initial wave of fruit yields to a subtle forest-floor quality that hints at a classically styled wine. The palate entry is soft and displays a fine [...]
2017 Lievland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Region 2017 Lievland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Region A combination of high-altitude cooler Stellenbosch vineyards and dryland warm climate Paarl vines resulting in a balanced wine with complexity and abundance of fruit. The Stellenbosch fruit adds structure and elegance to the wine while the grapes from Paarl add riper [...]
2019 Lievland Vineyards Pinotage Bushvine Paarl 2019 Lievland Vineyards Pinotage Bushvine Paarl A combination of high-altitude cooler Stellenbosch vineyards and dryland warm climate Paarl vines resulting in a balanced 2019 wine with complexity and abundance of fruit. The Stellenbosch fruit adds structure and elegance to the wine while the grapes from Paarl add riper dark [...]
2020 Botanica Chenin Blanc 2020 Botanica Chenin Blanc Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit flavors, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core. Botanica Wines was founded in 2009 by owner and self-taught winemaker Ginny Povall, an intrepid American who fell in love with the beautiful Cape winelands, purchased Protea Heights [...]
2019 Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon The 2019 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon begins with juicy red fruit notes of red plum and cassis before showing elements of blackberry, baked earth, cedar and sage. Medium-bodied, the palate displays a balanced structure as the fruit profile shifts to more high-toned and red-fruited flavors of dark cherry [...]
2020 Rustenberg Chardonnay Stellenbosch 2020 Rustenberg Chardonnay Stellenbosch This 2020 wine features apricot, coconut and orange peel aromas followed by flavours of marzipan, sponge cake and citrus rounded off with carefully judged oak and balanced, fresh acidity. Rustenberg Founded in 1682 and nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg in South Africa’s premium wine region, [...]
2019 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Franschhoek 2019 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Franschhoek The nose of this 2019 wine is dark, intense and brooding with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto an exceptionally complex, juicy palate with gentle nuances [...]
2017 Botanica Arboretum 2017 Botanica Arboretum In this blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, notes of dried cocoa-dusted cherry and raspberry candy unfold in the bouquet. The palate of this 2017 wine is soft upon entry, with similarly seductive ripe-fruit tones, but then turns more structured and [...]
2020 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2020 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, from South Africa Winemaker Notes;A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and [...]
2019 Rustenberg John X Merriman 2019 Rustenberg John X Merriman The wine itself is a Bordeaux-style blend, with all of the fruit coming from the Estate, and made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the greater of which depends on which varietal has a better showing over the other in any vintage. The John X [...]
2016 Ken Forrester Renegade 2016 Ken Forrester Renegade; Stellenbosch, South Africa TASTING NOTES; One of the very first Rhône style blends in South Africa.This elegant Rhone blend displays Old World Style with New World fruit. Hint of Grenache’s earthy rusticity and Shiraz’s noble spice with hints of nutmeg and salty black olive on the finish. [...]
2017 Ernie Els Big Easy Chenin Blanc 2017 Ernie Els Big Easy Chenin Blanc Big Easy Chenin Blanc is loaded with ripe mandarin and lime on the nose, leading to notes of early spring jasmine and cling peaches. The tropical palate is richly textured with hints of wild herbs and Indian spice, adding complexity and [...]
2019 Meerlust Chardonnay 2019 Meerlust Chardonnay, Coastal Region, Western Cape, Stellenbosch, South Africa White – Buttery and Complex Winemaker Notes: Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness. On the palate the wine is full bodied & generous, but [...]
2019 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red 2019 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red, Other Red Blends from Franschhoek Valley, South Africa Winemaker Notes: The nose is dark, intense and brooding with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto an exceptionally complex, juicy [...]
2019 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2019 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, from Walker Bay, South Africa Winemaker Notes; This Pinot noir is not overtly fruity, soft and “sweet” and it generally shows hints of that alluring “primal” character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume. TA95 Tim Atkin; Made with 84% purchased fruit because of [...]
2018 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, from South Africa Winemaker Notes;A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and [...]
2017
2017 Meerlust Red 2017 Meerlust Red, Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa The wine has an intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim; bright and vivacious in the glass, youthful. The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with intense flavours of [...]
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2019 Boschendal Rosé The Rose Garden 2019 Boschendal Rosé The Rose Garden, Western Cape, South Africa Winemaker Notes; Enticing crushed summer berry aromas. Soft and juicy, bouncing with succulent ripe strawberries, raspberries and mulberries tinged with a hint of spice. Finishes with great balance, freshness and fruity intensity. Blend: 50% Merlot, 50% Pinotage Whether it’s [...]
2019
2019 Black Pearl Oro 2019 Black Pearl Oro; Red Blend from Paarl,South Africa Black Pearl Oro is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Shiraz and has an aromatic strawberry, redcurrant and sage bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, plush red fruit, and a distinctive fynbos character. Still young, this classy wine [...]
2018 Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon; Stellenbosch,South Africa RP89 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate; The 2018 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon begins with juicy red fruit notes of red plum and cassis before showing elements of blackberry, baked earth, cedar and sage. Medium-bodied, the palate displays a balanced structure as the fruit profile shifts to more [...]
2017 Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2017 Rupert & Rothschild Classique Blackcurrant and plum aromas combined with cedar wood and graphite nuances. Abundant fresh berry flavors with fine textured tannins and a lingering aftertaste. At the foot of the spectacular Simonsberg mountain in the Franschhoek valley lies the historic French Huguenot farm Fredericksburg, established in 1690 [...]
2019 Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2019 Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz More fun than your typical Shiraz, this 2019 Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz is a fresh, fruity, semi-sweet wine that displays aromas and flavors of ripe blueberries, blackberries and raspberries with dark chocolate undertones. Refreshing and approachable with the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, it [...]
2017 Kanonkop Pinotage Black Label 2017 Kanonkop Pinotage Black Label The aromatics suggest dark fruit and baking spices, dried herbs and vanilla in this 2017. On the palate we note black cherry, currant and a dusty hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Vanilla bean and mocha fulfill the mid-palate, leading to a finish with bright acidity [...]
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2018 Jam Jar Sweet White 2018 Jam Jar Sweet White This charming, easy-drinking Moscato offers flavors of peach, apricot, lychee and orange blossom. A lively jolt of acidity keeps it fresh and fruity. Fancy enough for a special occasion toast, yet sweet-natured enough to enjoy every day, this bright and cheerful 2018 white wine is [...]