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 categorySpringfield Wholeberry Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
In the time of our ancestors grapes were harvdested by hand, carried to the cellar in baskets and placed uncrushed into open tanks to ferment with natural (wild) years into wine. This lost tradition has been re-enacted to produce Springfield Whole Berry. Whole berry maceration is followed by fermantation. No pumps, no crushers and matured in oak barrels for one year The result is a velvety wine with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristics. It is unfiltered and unfined so a deposit may result which might require decanting. [read on...]
Vintage: -1 Color: Country: South Africa Code: 75787
Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2006
Harvested in the cool of the night, tank fermented with native "wild" yeast for 70 days, and 13 months on the lees (wild yeast sediment), has produced an unwooded chardonnay which abounds with flavours of pineapple and pear drops and nuances of litchi and stewed strawberries on the nose. A unique and utterly delicious wine. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74666
Steytler Vision 2003
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Vintage: 2003 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Stellenbosch Code: 64240
Stony Brook Rose 2006
Elegant Rose with delicate tannins and a hint of strawberry and rose petals The charactoristic Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from which thisdry and very fruity wine has been made has given it a depth and complexity not normally associated with rose. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Franschoek Code: 66856
Synchronisity 2005
Synchronisity is Martin Meinert's flagship wine which has iconic status in South Africa. It is a blend of all the red grape varieties in production at his Devon Valley vineyard. This 2005 vintage started life a little more robust than the earlier vintages but four years bottle age has allowed it to develop its considerable early potential into this magnificent wine. A big, rich, multi-layered wine that despite its power, retains a fine and elegant core. For the connoisseur. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74492
The Foundry Grenache Blanc
The Foundry is a small winery dedicated to producing wines of outstanding quality, purity and authenticity, as this absolute gem bears out. It expresses the small but concentrated crop of grapes harvested in ideal weather conditions experienced in 2010. The perfectly ripe fruit was hand picked before undergoing fermentation in quality French oak casks. where it remained for 7 months before bottling. This excellent vintage has produced floral aromas with hints of lemon cream and white stone fruit. The palate rich with focused pure fruit minerally mid-palate and a long finish with a citrus tang. Awarded a maximum 5* by prestigious Platter in South Africa. Ideal with scallops,Asian and Thai food and fish other than shell-fish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74970
The Foundry Syrah
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
The Old Mans Blend Red 2009
A down to earth, easy drinking red which is soft and smooth. Being Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, the nose has a feint touch of white pepper and spice with abundant berry and rich plum flavours on the palate. A value for money wine that is perfect to share. Everyone has a favourite Old Man in their life! [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74944
The Old Mans Sparkling NV
Made by the traditional Champagne methods of bottle fermentation, it is produced from an interesting grape blend of 59% Merlot, 29% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir. After disgorging and dosage the wine is matured in bottle for a further two years. This time honoured process produces a classic yeasty biscuit flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74919
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