South African Wine

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Klein Constantia Estate Red Blend 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Constantia, South Africa
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Crystallum The Agnes Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Walker Bay, South Africa
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Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Elgin, South Africa
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Sadie Family Columella Red 2018Other Red Blends from Swartland, South Africa
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David & Nadia Elpidios 2018Other Red Blends from Swartland, South Africa
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Kanonkop Paul Sauer Red Blend 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Klein Constantia Metis Sauvignon Blanc 2018Sauvignon Blanc from Constantia, South Africa
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Savage Follow the Line Red Blend 2018Rhone Red Blends from South Africa
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Sadie Family Palladius 2018Other White Blends from Swartland, South Africa
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Out of Stock (was $149.99)
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.