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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2023 BLANC DE MER Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 13% White
Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay.
52% Riesling, 29% Viognier, 19% Chardonnay. Best described as a kaleidoscope of flavours with a solid Chardonnay structure. Bright fruits and repeated flavours of pear, plum, apricot, custard apple and cape gooseberry. A...(read more)
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2022 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 HERBARIUM Cape White Maanschijn
South Africa 13.5% White
Sémillon, Chenin Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Sauvignon 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)
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2022 SONWATER Swartland White Van Niekerk Vintners
Bot River South Africa 12.5% White
Chenin Blanc, Clairette.
Albert and Anmar's Sonwater (literally 'Sun Water') is inspired by the famous 1960’s 'Lieberstein' blend, made with Chenin Blanc (90%) and Clairette Blanche (10%). In those days Sonwater was the biggest selling White Win...(read more)
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2022 CHENIN BLANC La Cosmica Swartland Tim Hillock
South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
This year Tim's sensational Chenin has a new name as he felt it was lacking some personality - and he wanted it to make more sense alongside his Paradiso Syrah - Cosmica is from the Spanish for The Cosmos and refers to t...(read more)
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2021 MOYA MEAKER Riesling Elgin
Elgin South Africa 12% White
Riesling.
Bokkeveld shale, planted in 2006, vinified in stainless steel. Intense, concentrated, pure and limey with lovely concentration. Very bold with intense citrus fruit, showing energy and precision. There’s a tiny hint of sw...(read more)
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2022 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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2021 DAMASCENE Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch
South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
The 2021 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc clocks in at 13% alcohol while displaying more intensity. Generous fresh fruit aromas explode from the glass with incredible precision while showing the warmth of Stellenbosch. It opens...(read more)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate![2021 DAMASCENE Chenin Blanc Swartland, Lea & Sandeman](/photos/2021-DAMASCENE-Chenin-Blanc-Swartland.90x235.30532.png)
2021 DAMASCENE Chenin Blanc Swartland
South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
Instantly impressive with notes of sautéed almonds, white peaches and hints of lees, the 2021 Swartland Chenin Blanc, made with natural ambient yeast, shows immense complexity on the nose with aromas of lemon past...(read more)
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