South Africa
The rapid renaissance of the South African wine business after the fall of apartheid has been remarkable and continues apace. Clustered, mostly, around the Cape, South Africa’s vineyards produce a charming variety of wines of all persuasions – red, white, sweet and sparkling.
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2017 ROAN RANGER Cinsault Grenache Mourvèdre Withington
Western Cape South Africa 13.5% Red
Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre.
As the name comedically suggests, the Roan ranger is inspired by and nicely apes the Rhône valley style of wine. Nice plump ripe fruit with a healthy dose of sweet peppery spice.
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2016 ALPHABETICAL CAPE RED
South Africa 14% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc.
This is bravely labelled 'Vin Ordinaire' - but it is far from ordinary. The idea is to be a no-frills, delicious-drinking red - and with this aim in mind, it is mission accomplished. This red is...(more info)
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2016 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate
South Africa Red
Cabernet Franc.
Bright, fruit-filled Cabernet Franc which has nice echos of the Loire about it with grassy hints on the edges of the red berry characters. Nice for simple suppers, over-loaded pizzas, a simple br...(more info)
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2016 MEERLUST RED
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Essentially the 'second wine' of the fabled Meerlust Rubicon and offers a similar bold hit of intense ripe fruit but in a more immediately drinkable style. Merlot and Cabernet Franc aged in Frenc...(more info)
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2017 RUSTENBERG John X Merriman
Stellenbosch South Africa Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
2013 ESTATE RESERVE Glenelly Estate
South Africa Red
Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot.
This is the second tier red from Glenelly, made from Syrah blended with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Elegant, focused style, black fruit with clarrty cigar both as well a...(more info)
L&S2017 HANNIBAL Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa Red
Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Mourvèdre, Barbera.
2018 GALPIN PEAK Pinot Noir Bouchard Finlayson
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Walker Bay South Africa Red
Pinot Noir.
2016 RUBICON Meerlust
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc. Vegetarian, Vegan
The 2016 Rubicon has an expressive nose of mulberry with subtle oak and red and brown spices. Comprised of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the full-bod...(more info)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate
2018 HAMILTON RUSSELL Pinot Noir
South Africa Red
Pinot Noir.
The 2018 Pinot Noir is still a touch tight and shows a mineral tension with bright, tart red fruit. Slightly underripe strawberry and cherries mingle with cranberry and soft earth tones. The pala...(more info)
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