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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In this categoryCederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2010
An excellent follow to the outstanding 2009 vintage and justifiably awarded the Old Mutual trophy for the best unwooded Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa. Soft integrated fruit, structure and acidity with notes of gooseberry, green fig and asparagus, and fresh flinty minerally finishes that linger on the palate. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76151
Cederberg Shiraz 2007
Intense Shiraz flavour with power and elegance, modern and delicious. You will not be able to resist the generous dark chocolate, roasted coffee and milberry fruit with subtle spicy flavours. It has fine grained silky tannins and shows impressive length on the finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74858
Cederberg Shiraz 2008
Rich black fruits with cassis and chocolate to the fore and just a brush of mint, supported by spicy, ripe, soft tannins. Not a monster but exudes elegance and finesse. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75857
Cederberg V Generations Cab. Sauv. 2000
A serious boutique-style wine from a single, low-yield vineyard of 23 years old. Deep, almost black colour. 18 months in 100% new French oak has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, with tobacco/eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to soften the firm Cabernet muscle. A wine with power and depth for a long life. Gold-SA Trophy Wine Show (SA Top 25 wines). Silver Medal-London International Wine/Spirit Competition. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2000 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 53180
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 06
Delicate floral and honeyed whispers laced with some biscuit aromas. A fat juicy palate, fragrant rich ripe, oaky lees character. Full length with good acid backbone. Concentrated, structured longevity. A well crafted masterpiece. Limited to 100 cases production of three selected barrels. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69314
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 2009
Alc. 13. 5% Eleven months in selected French oak barrels on the 'lees' has added compexity without dominating the fruit. Full bodied and rich. Floral on the nosde with citrus and roast nuts and an unctuous fat, juicy palate with a lively crisp finish. Arguably the best vintage made to date. A well crafted masterpiece built to last. Only the six best barrels were chosen. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76160
Devon Crest Cabernet/Merlot 2005
Devon Crest is Martin Meinert's classically styled blend. It has ripe red and dark berry and rich black cherry flavours, with underlaying mint and spicy notes. The mid palate is velvety and the finish very long. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74484
Elgin Vignier 2009
Elgin Vintners is a small group of wine estates who have grouped together to produce and sell their wines, each estate specializing in a seperate grape variety. Elgin is the centre of the apple growing region in the Cape where Appletizer was first produced and the cool climate is perfect for producing excellent Viognier white wine. Pale gold colour with an exotic fruity bouquet of apricots and white peaches. The flavour is rich and full in the mouth with delicious complexity a lime and citrus freshness with a very gentle discreet broading of flavours because of a brief sojourn in French oak. The farewell is balanced, crisp and long. Perfect with sushi, Thai food, spicy dishes and chicken with lemon sauce. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74988
Firefinch Ripe Red 2007
Finches will always choose to devour the ripest, juciest and sweetest grapes. Springfield pickers follow these birds from vineyard to vineyard to pick the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruby Cabernet for this wine. Fruit driven nose is in front and pronounced. The tannins firm but inviting. A must with pasta or chill for 15 minutes and enjoy with al fresco summer lunches. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 74719
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