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.
[Read more...]2019 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate
South Africa 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc.
Notes of ripe black fruit, chocolate, pine resin, green tobacco and spices. Medium-bodied with sandy, slightly chewy tannins and a velvety texture. Juicy and attractive black and blue-fruit character on the palate and a...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2021 RUSTENBERG John X Merriman
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
2016 ESTATE RESERVE Glenelly Estate
South Africa 14% Red
Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
2021 HERBARIUM Cape Red Maanschijn
South Africa 12.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Pinotage, Syrah, Grenache. Practising Organic
Herbarium is a floral, beautifully balanced, four-way blend of mostly Pinotage with 44% Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache from Bot River, Stanford, Sondagskloof and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Fresh, pale and refined,...(read more)
Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com2021 REBELLIE Grenache Van Niekerk Vintners
Bot River South Africa 13% Red
Grenache.
In the late 1600s a prosperous farmer, Cornelis van Niekerk and eight others took a stance against the Cape’s corrupt governor by refusing to sell their wine to the dishonest regime. Instead, they sold directly to passin...(read more)
L&S2022 MOYA MEAKER Pinot Noir Elgin
Elgin South Africa 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
Another gorgeously proportioned and fragrant Pinot from this brilliant cooler part of South Africa. Bright red fruits burst from the glass with raspberry, cherry and damson, undercut with delicate earthy spice. Vivacious...(read more)
L&S2020 HANNIBAL Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Barbera.
47% Sangiovese; 15% Nebbiolo; 14% Pinot Noir; 11% Shiraz; 7% Mourvedre; 6% Barbera. Aromatic leather, cured meat and violet notes frame flavours of red cherry, liquorice and rooibos tea. Surprisingly taut and finegrained...(read more)
Winemaker's notes2022 PARADISO Syrah Swartland Tim Hillock
Swartland South Africa 13% Red
Syrah.
The 2022 Paradiso Syrah has 13% alcohol and presents subtly smoky notes alongside roasted plums, cherry skins, potpourri and white and red peppercorns. It exhibits vibrant florals and a fresh flavor profile. Medium-bodie...(read more)
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