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 categoryCederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2010
An excellent follow to the outstanding 2009 vintage and justifiably awarded the Old Mutual trophy for the best unwooded Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa. Soft integrated fruit, structure and acidity with notes of gooseberry, green fig and asparagus, and fresh flinty minerally finishes that linger on the palate. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76151
Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2007
When poured the flintiness and bold white asparagus flavours came to the fore . The flavour is characteristic Cederberg. Hints of pineapple, lemon and lime with rich minerality and a touch of green figs leaves yet another winner from this most reliable estate. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69297
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2008
The old world style with a hint of spice, thatch and cherry on the nose and a pleasing palate of cherries, mulberries and fruit pastilles. Gentle yet luscious and full, it has developed ifs traditional savoury Pinot Noir characters. Awarded 4 stars, Platter 2010 [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74927
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2009
13. 5% alc. This is a fine vintage from this famous old wine estate and for the first time the style leans noticeably towards good burgundy. A dark fruit, red cherry and cranberry fruit delivering with savoury flavours interlaced with silky, supple tannins. Excellent value. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75726
Kaapzicht Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
An immensely stylish wine justifiably awarded a gold medal, Ventas. Wonderful intense flavour, cassis, blackberries, and classic lead pencil. Unobtrusive tannins. [read on...]
A B V: 15% Vintage: 2001 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Stellenbosch Code: 59506
Elgin Vignier 2009
Elgin Vintners is a small group of wine estates who have grouped together to produce and sell their wines, each estate specializing in a seperate grape variety. Elgin is the centre of the apple growing region in the Cape where Appletizer was first produced and the cool climate is perfect for producing excellent Viognier white wine. Pale gold colour with an exotic fruity bouquet of apricots and white peaches. The flavour is rich and full in the mouth with delicious complexity a lime and citrus freshness with a very gentle discreet broading of flavours because of a brief sojourn in French oak. The farewell is balanced, crisp and long. Perfect with sushi, Thai food, spicy dishes and chicken with lemon sauce. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74988
Devon Crest Cabernet/Merlot 2005
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert's classically styled blend. It has ripe red and dark berry and rich black cherry flavours, with underlaying mint and spicy notes. The mid palate is velvety and the finish very long. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74484
Meinert Devon Crest 2006
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert'sclassic Bordeaux style blend. Although it is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot the wines from five different vineyards on the estate are carefully matched to achieve richness, under- stated character and long, spicy finish. Vibrant deep red colour. Classically elegant yet complex with ripe berry and red cherry flavours mingled with mint tones. Already drinking wonderfully well and will continue developing in bottle to reach its optimum in a year or two. Alc. 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75709
Mont du Bois Chenin Blanc Late Harvest half Bot
Alc. 12. 4% In great vintage years the grapes are left on the vines a little longer than usual to allow the sugar content in the berries to rise higher than usual. At the same time, and once again on rare occasions only, a bacteria called botrytis settles on the bunches and further dehydrates the water from the berries. At the optimum moment the bunches are hand picked, pressed and the juice fermented. Fermantation stops naturally leaving a great deal of natural residual sweet- ness and the botrytis adds a fantastic unmistakable addition to the flavour. This is a real blockbuster of a 'sticky' sweet wine. Deep golden colour, fabulous bouquet of dried fruit, honey and rich home made orange marma- lade. The flavour is rich, unctuous, viscous, complex melange of tropical stewed fruit, sun dried peaches,apricots & a lick of honey gently infused by botrytis. Fabulous. Goes well with many cheeses but especially 'blue' cheeses [read on...]
A B V: 12.4% Vintage: 2005 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76117
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