South African Wine

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Region South Africa
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Vintage 2013
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Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South AfricaOut of Stock (was $25.99)
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Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2013Syrah/Shiraz from Franschhoek Valley, South Africa
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Rooiberg Winery The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from South AfricaOut of Stock (was $19.99)
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Ernie Els Signature 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Stellenbosch, South AfricaOut of Stock (was $84.99)
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Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap White 2013Other White Blends from South AfricaOut of Stock (was $10.99)
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Rooiberg Winery Game Reserve Chenin Blanc 2013Chenin Blanc from South AfricaOut of Stock (was $17.99)
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Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique Brut Rose 2013Sparkling Rosé from South AfricaOut of Stock (was $24.99)
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Bayten Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Constantia, South Africa
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Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South AfricaOut of Stock (was $39.99)
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Klein Constantia Estate Red Blend 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from 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.