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Reyneke Reserve 2008Syrah/Shiraz from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $44.97Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Tamboerskloof Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from South Africa
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Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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3.5 68 RatingsSold Out - was $14.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance (500ML) 2008Other Dessert from South Africa
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Meerlust Rubicon 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $28.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Glenelly Grand Vin de Glenelly 2008Other Red Blends from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $25.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ernie Els Signature 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $65.00Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Ernie Els Proprietor's Blend 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $39.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
DeMorgenzon Chenin Blanc 2008Chenin Blanc from South Africa
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Black Pearl Oro 2008Other Red Blends from South Africa
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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $32.95Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
De Toren Z 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $35.99Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Indaba Chardonnay 2008Chardonnay from South Africa
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $10.49Ships Thu, May 2Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about South African wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
With an important wine renaissance in full swing, impressive red and white bargains abound in South Africa. The country has a particularly long and rich history with winemaking, especially considering its status as part of the “New World.” In the mid-17th century, the lusciously sweet dessert wines of Constantia were highly prized by the European aristocracy. Since then, the South African wine industry has experienced some setbacks due to the phylloxera infestation of the late 1800s and political difficulties throughout the following century.
Today, however, South Africa is increasingly responsible for high-demand, high-quality wines—a blessing to put the country back on the international wine map. Wine production is mainly situated around Cape Town, where the climate is generally warm to hot. But the Benguela Current from Antarctica provides brisk ocean breezes necessary for steady ripening of grapes. Similarly, cooler, high-elevation vineyard sites throughout South Africa offer similar, favorable growing conditions.
South Africa’s wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the country’s wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region. Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, is the country’s “signature” grape, responsible for red-fruit-driven, spicy, earthy reds. When Pinotage is blended with other red varieties, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah or Pinot Noir (all commonly vinified alone as well), it is often labeled as a “Cape Blend.” Chenin Blanc (locally known as “Steen”) dominates white wine production, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc following close behind.