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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In this categoryCape Atlantic Merlot 2008
Soft ripe plum flavours with mocha and dark chocolate. Juicy fine ripe tannin structure and already very accessible, and easy drinking. [read on...]
A B V: 14,5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74883
Cape Atlantic Pinotage 2008
Alc 14. 5%. Screw Top. A medium bodied wine with rich, smoky dark fruit flavours. The mouthfeel is smooth textured with supple tannins. A very good red wine food partner with curries or spicy foods. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Code: 76178
Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Alc 14%. One of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon wines from South Africa, full of quality and racy character. Concentrated dark fruits of black- currant and cassis, laced with a subtle mint undertone. Fifteen months maturation in French oak adds a hint of tobacco leaf and adds an intricate smokey element to this complex wine. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75848
Cederberg Cederberger 2007
A dry red blend of 50% Merlot 30% Pinotage and 20% Shiraz. Beautiful ripe blackberried fruits with smokey roasted aromas and well intergrated juicy tannins. Two years in bottle has brought the wine forward and it is drinking extremely well and will continue to do so until at least 2012. A great partner with red meats and game. Perfect with BBQ. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74831
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2005
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64475
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2006
A consistent Cape benchmark over nine vintages. Made from grapes grown on older vines it is recognised its powerful use of grapefruit, melon and citrus which pump out the glass. Mouth tingling crispness with a long fruit laden finish [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Northern Cape Code: 67186
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2010
Alc 13%. Cederberg has received the top awards for their Chenin Blanc for no fewer than seven consecutive years. The 2010 vintage does not disappoint - awarded a Double Gold medal. A complex bouquet showing grapefruit, winter melon and pomelo aromas. The palate is citrus centred, rich, round and with a full creamy finish. Elegant and sophisticated. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Northern Cape Code: 75813
Cederberg Methode Cap Classico Sparkling Brut
This is the maiden vintage of the long awaited Cederberg Blanc de Blancs MCC made by the traditional French champagne method. The wine was partially fermented in top quality selected French oak casks, finishing the first fermentation in steel tanks. The still wine was bottled, adding a mesured 'dosage' of sugar to ferment in bottle to create fine bubbles. The wine is then left in the bottle on the lees for 4 yrs. This brings to the fore a yeasty, biscuit like aroma supported by fresh hints of citrus. These citrus aromas, in particular zesty lime, are derived from using 100% Chardonnay. There is a captivating creamy sensation on the palate and endless ribbons of perfect bubbles in the glass. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74875
Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2007
When poured the flintiness and bold white asparagus flavours came to the fore . The flavour is characteristic Cederberg. Hints of pineapple, lemon and lime with rich minerality and a touch of green figs leaves yet another winner from this most reliable estate. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69297
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