South Africa

VINEYARDS: The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard site in Swartland comprising mainly of lower yielding bush vines. The soil types are a combination of Malmesbury shale with some loamy soil on the high ground and...(read more)

Bouchard Finlayson's delightful blend, is light and easy, so instantly attractive and a joy to drink with stronger fish dishes or even Oriental flavours, or fresh enough to have just on its own with good company. The ble...(read more)

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)

This brilliant value Sauvignon from the great Bouchard Finlayson has reached new heights. Classically aromatic nose of tropical fruit, ripe citrus and stone fruit with a hint of elderflower remains - but this is much mor...(read more)

A complex, elegant and cedary chardonnay that has attractive aromas of flint, lemon peel, cedar, white apricots and macadamia nuts. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a creamy texture and plenty of freshness in a long fini...(read more)

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon and Muscat of Alexandria. Fermented and aged on the lees for 10 months in large French oak casks. Light straw. Layered, aromatic nose, which has a slight h...(read more)

As well as their day job in the cellar at Gabriëlskloof, Albert and Anmar van Niekerk make a trio of wines under their own label. Based on the Lieberstein blend of the 1960s, this partners Chenin Blanc and 10% Clair...(read more)

The name Cosmica is from the Spanish for The Cosmos and refers to the panoramic view of the stars from the vineyard. A sight that Tim has fallen in love with after constant late-night and early-morning grape sampling wit...(read more)

Seven grams of acidity and seven grams of residual sugar is the "magic" formula for Jean Smit when it comes to producing Riesling. Made to go with Japanese cuisine, this has sweet and sour flavours of Granny Sm...(read more)

With fruit from old bush vines, the Damascene 2023 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc is luminous and bright with lifted aromas of quince, peach and summer-ripe apricot. A little motto on the back label reads, "less cult, mo...(read more)

"We don’t talk enough about structure in white wines," says Jean Smit, who set out to do something about it with this Paardeberg Chenin Blanc. Made with grapes from a vineyard planted between 1971 and 1983, thi...(read more)

The 2024 Sémillon Old Bush Vines Franschhoek comes from vines planted in 1932 and 1962, whole cluster pressed and matured in oval Austrian oak for 11 months. This has a reserved bouquet at first, then unfurls with...(read more)