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 categoryRobertson Natural Sweet White Non-Vintage
Delicious medium dry to medium wine packed with fruit and low in alcohol. Very quaffable. [read on...]
A B V: 7.5% Vintage: -1 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Overberg Code: 63154
Groot Eiland Chenin Blanc 2010
A much underrated grape variety that offers versatility and value. It has strong aromas of guava and acacia and tropical flavours of dried apricots, ripe pears and citrus lingering on the farewell. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74319
Groot Eiland Chardonnay 2009
Fruity Chardonnay with citrus and vanilla flavours on the palate with a touch of crispness to balance and give a pleasant aftertaste. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74301
Koelenhof Pinotage Rose Medium Dry 2006
An award winning medium dry rose produced from the pinotage grape with an appealing crushed fruit sappiness. A little deeper in colour than most rose`s and having captured the distinctive very pleasing pinotage character. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Stellenbosch Code: 66917
Bonnievale C C C Red 2010
Easy drinking soft red wine with friendly tannins. Fruit driven with the appealing nuances of sweet cherry and black and red berry fruits from Cabernet Franc in the blend. {Produced from three cultivars beginning with C - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Cabernet Franc. Alc 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75952
Bonnievale C C C White 2010
A light crisp easy drinking fruity dry white wine produced from three cultivars starting with the letter C. Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay Awarded 'Best Value Wine 2011' by Wine Magazine. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75918
Koelnektar 2010 Demi Sec
Alc 12% Quintessential Gewurztramine. Perfumed bouquet with a whiff of spice and a medium dry flavour billowing with litchi, lime and white peaches. A complex and satisfying mouthfull thoroughly enjoyable by the glass or on its own, or a perfect partner with Thai food. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76039
Cederberg Cederberger 2007
A dry red blend of 50% Merlot 30% Pinotage and 20% Shiraz. Beautiful ripe blackberried fruits with smokey roasted aromas and well intergrated juicy tannins. Two years in bottle has brought the wine forward and it is drinking extremely well and will continue to do so until at least 2012. A great partner with red meats and game. Perfect with BBQ. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74831
Bonnievale Chardonnay 2010
Alc 14% Clean, attractive, floral, subtle yet alluring bouquet, banana, peach and dried fruit in the flavour with just a brush of oak to add complexity. Astonishingly,for such a pocket friendly wine, it was awarded the prestigious Michelangelo Double Gold Medal. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75943
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