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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2021 INDABA WESTERN CAPE Chenin Blanc
Western Cape South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
This beautiful bargain is made by the revered Brewer Raats. The grapes are picked in the cool early morning hours, de-stemmed, crushed and gently pressed. The bulk of the juice is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks...(read more)
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2022 BLANC DE MER Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 13% White
Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling.
2022 RUSTENBERG Stellenbosch Chardonnay
Stellenbosch South Africa 13% White
Chardonnay.
The Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay is traditionally barrel-fermented, and with juicy, peachy fruit and a combination of factors from the vineyard adding complexity, wild yeast and careful barrel age, it offers balanc...(read more)
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2020 CROCODILE'S LAIR Chardonnay Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa White
Chardonnay. Vegan
Sleek and refined, a most enjoyable spicy lemon drop aroma complexity announces white peach, nectarine and pear flavour delight. A refreshing salinity graces a lasting finish. Aging potential is excellent.
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2021 CROCODILE'S LAIR Chardonnay Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 13.5% White
Chardonnay.
Sleek and refined, a most enjoyable spicy lemon drop aroma complexity announces white peach, nectarine and pear flavour delight. A refreshing salinity graces a lasting finish. Aging potential is excellent.
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2021 ESTATE RESERVE Chardonnay Glenelly Estate
South Africa 12% White
Chardonnay.
Beautifully judged Chardonnay here. Lovely weight and perfect drive too - balance is very impressive. Great soft apple fruit and citrus bites keep it flowing with energy. Winemaker Luke puts whole bunches into barrel for...(read more)
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2021 HERBARIUM Cape White Maanschijn
South Africa 13.5% White
Sémillon, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc.
Douglas Mylrea and Paul Hoogwerf use grapes from four vineyards in different parts of Walker Bay to produce this intriguing, finely judged medley of Sauvignon Blanc with 33% Chenin Blanc, 22% Semillon and 1% Muscat d'Ale...(read more)
Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com
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2021 MOYA MEAKER Riesling Elgin
Elgin South Africa 12% White
Riesling.
Winemaker Jean Smit has produced a delicious dry Riesling from the Habibi Farm vineyard in Elgin, where the ancient Bokkeveld soils are rich in shale and clay. Intense lime fruit on the nose with subtle stony minerality...(read more)
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