South Africa
South African wine has been produced since 1659, when the first wine was produced by the Commander of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck. Production is concentrated in the south-west of the country, with major vineyard and production centres at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester.
SAWIS (South African Wine Information and Systems) reported in 2005 that the country had 100,207 hectares of vineyards, with about 55 percent planted in white varieties. 19.1 percent of vineyard area was planted in Chenin Blanc; 11.2 percent in Colombard; 11 percent in Sultana (a grape also used for raisins and table grapes), with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc each accounting for less than 7.5 percent of the national vineyard area.
The 2005 statistics indicated that 13.5 percent of South Africa`s vineyard area was planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9.4 percent in Shiraz, with Merlot and Pinotage planted in seven percent and 6.7 percent of the national vineyard area respectively.
A Wine of Origin system was implemented in 1973 with designated production regions, districts and wards. There are nearly 60 officially declared appellations. Many South African wine estates are national monuments because of their age and historical importance.
Dr. Abraham Izak Perold, the first Professor of Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch, developed the Pinotage grape variety in 1925 through crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Pinotage is a wine for which South Africa is well known.
Other notable varieties include Riesling, known in South Africa as Weisser Riesling, Crouchen, a French varietal known as ``Cape Riesling``, Trebbiano, an Italian grape known as ``Ugni Blanc``, and Muscat.
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In this categoryAngels Tears Red
Chosen by John Platter in his platter wine book as the most quaffable good value red in South Africa. Made from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a sweet fruity nose and a soft velvety fruity flavour making for easy enjoyable drinking. Serve cool 16° - 18°C rather than room temperature. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: red Code: 63068
Angels Tears Rose
Unusually this rose has been produced from a blend of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinotage. Bright pink it has a very inviting bouquet and red fruits on the flavour. Extremly quaffable. Off dry. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: rose Code: 63093
Angels Tears White
A long favourite and with an increased proportion of Muscat d`Alexander. Probably the best style and quality shipped to date. It has an exotic nose and flavour, melons, nectarines and pineapple. Off to medium dry. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 63059
Boschendal Cabernet Sauvignon 1979
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Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Code: 31173
Bradgate Cab.Sauv./Merlot/Shiraz 2007
Bradgate wines combine the soft accessible fruit of the New World with the elegance of classic wine styles. In this wine, ripe blackberry cabernet sauvignon flavours blend easily with the velvety-rich, plummy fruit of the Merlot. Shiraz adds a spicy red berry complexity. Maturation in new and used French oak barrels for between 12 and 14 months results in a harmonious integration of soft tannins and fruit. [read on...]
Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74336
Bradgate Chenin-Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Tropical pear flavours of Chenin Blanc compliment the green fig and green pepper intensity of grassy Sauvignoon Blanc, balanced by a crisp elegant finish [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 67047
Bradgate Syrah 2008
Bradgate wines combine the soft accessible fruit of the New World with the elegance of classic wine styles. This Syrah (Shiraz) offers a complex flavour spectrum of violets, sweet ripe plums and wild scrub with nuances of crushed pepper and bay leaf. Maturation in French oak barrique for between 9 and 12 months adds a spicy smokiness, to the savoury fruitcake finish. [read on...]
Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74345
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2005
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rhine Riesling. This full bodied cuvée offers a variation of fruit charcters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. Due to the character of this Sauvignon based blend, it goes well with any seafood as well as salads and a variety of Mediterranean dishes. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Constantia Code: 65057
Buitenverwachting Christine 2006
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Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75022
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