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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Refined fresh dark fruits on the nose. The palate is sophisticated with delicious dark fruits, spicy pepper and just a hint of chocolate, showing a freshness and purity on the finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14,5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74953
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A B V: 25% Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Code: 70400
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This is the maiden vintage of the long awaited Cederberg Blanc de Blancs MCC made by the traditional French champagne method. The wine was partially fermented in top quality selected French oak casks, finishing the first fermentation in steel tanks. The still wine was bottled, adding a mesured 'dosage' of sugar to ferment in bottle to create fine bubbles. The wine is then left in the bottle on the lees for 4 yrs. This brings to the fore a yeasty, biscuit like aroma supported by fresh hints of citrus. These citrus aromas, in particular zesty lime, are derived from using 100% Chardonnay. There is a captivating creamy sensation on the palate and endless ribbons of perfect bubbles in the glass. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74875
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Alc. 13. 5% Eleven months in selected French oak barrels on the 'lees' has added compexity without dominating the fruit. Full bodied and rich. Floral on the nosde with citrus and roast nuts and an unctuous fat, juicy palate with a lively crisp finish. Arguably the best vintage made to date. A well crafted masterpiece built to last. Only the six best barrels were chosen. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76160
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