South African Wine

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Gabrielskloof Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Walker Bay, South Africa
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Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2020Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa
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Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2012Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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MAN Family Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2009Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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De Wetshof Lesca Chardonnay 2014Chardonnay from Robertson, South Africa
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MAN Family Wines Methode Cap Classique BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from South Africa
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Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Ken Forrester Petit Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from South Africa
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Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2010Other Red Blends from South Africa
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De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Robertson, South Africa
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Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2012Chenin Blanc from South Africa
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Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2011Other Red Blends from Swartland, South Africa
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Learn 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.