South Africa
South African wine has been produced since 1659, when the first wine was produced by the Commander of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck. Production is concentrated in the south-west of the country, with major vineyard and production centres at Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester.
SAWIS (South African Wine Information and Systems) reported in 2005 that the country had 100,207 hectares of vineyards, with about 55 percent planted in white varieties. 19.1 percent of vineyard area was planted in Chenin Blanc; 11.2 percent in Colombard; 11 percent in Sultana (a grape also used for raisins and table grapes), with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc each accounting for less than 7.5 percent of the national vineyard area.
The 2005 statistics indicated that 13.5 percent of South Africa`s vineyard area was planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9.4 percent in Shiraz, with Merlot and Pinotage planted in seven percent and 6.7 percent of the national vineyard area respectively.
A Wine of Origin system was implemented in 1973 with designated production regions, districts and wards. There are nearly 60 officially declared appellations. Many South African wine estates are national monuments because of their age and historical importance.
Dr. Abraham Izak Perold, the first Professor of Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch, developed the Pinotage grape variety in 1925 through crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Pinotage is a wine for which South Africa is well known.
Other notable varieties include Riesling, known in South Africa as Weisser Riesling, Crouchen, a French varietal known as ``Cape Riesling``, Trebbiano, an Italian grape known as ``Ugni Blanc``, and Muscat.
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South Africa wikipedia article
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A complex flavour spectrum of violets, sweet ripe plums and wild scrub with nuances of crushed pepper and bay leaf. Maturation in new oak barrels for 9-16 months (costly) has added a smokiness to the savoury fruitcake farewell 13. 5% Alc. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75630
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A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75874
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2005
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Chenin Blanc, 10% Rhine Riesling. This full bodied cuvée offers a variation of fruit charcters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit. Due to the character of this Sauvignon based blend, it goes well with any seafood as well as salads and a variety of Mediterranean dishes. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Constantia Code: 65057
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A fresh, fruity, crisp Sauvignon Blanc dominated blend that is keenly priced. Full bodied, it offers a variation of fruit characters including gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and tropical fruit. Alc 13% [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75865
Buitenverwachting Christine 2006
Christine is iconic in South Africa. It has been at the forefront of "Bordeaux Blends" for many years and consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Petit Verdot and Malbec, offering rich red fruit characters of ripe cherry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate and tobacco undertones. Extremely elegant, hugely rich and complex with a sympathetic gentle integration of French Oak. For the connoisseur. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75022
Buitenverwachting Meifort 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot 5%. Full bodied and complex red 'Bordeaux' blend. Warm and inviting nose and showing elegant plum, red cherries, soft black fruits combined with spicy oak abd tobacco characters. An interesting alternative to Bordeaux. Alc 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75909
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2009
A wonderful Sauvignon Blanc ranked amongst the very best of this vintage. The wine has a pale lemon yellow colour, and a bouquet reminiscent of green figs with hints of gooseberries, grapefruit and lime zest and an infusion of green peppers. Dry, full-bodied with a lingering finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75014
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A B V: 14.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75891
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A B V: 14% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75882
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