South Africa (White Wine)
South Africa is a country that is really going places in both terms of its politicals and its viticultural. It has quite beautiful scenery with many kind and genuine people who are anything but introspective and, in the context of this list, it is a country that is genuinely challenging the likes of Australia and Chile when it comes to quality wines, although it may take a few more years to achieve this goal.
Where South Africa is still lagging behind is in the cheaper range of wines, where many large-scale producers and co-operatives are unable to achieve clearly defined fruit flavours because of over-production and the motivation to control quality at the basic end of things is just not there. However, in the past year or so, we have noticed a considerable change from some of these larger producers who realise that the only way to develop markets is through quality consciousness and through the re-planting of suitable varieties and clones along with improved wine-making techniques. Although some old-fashioned wineries and co-operatives are not willing to change, the thing about South Africa that so enthrals us is how the majority of local wine-makers have spent time abroad, learning new techniques and attitudes and just how much they are prepared to experiment with new blends, old plantings and different methods of vinification.
Where South Africa is still lagging behind is in the cheaper range of wines, where many large-scale producers and co-operatives are unable to achieve clearly defined fruit flavours because of over-production and the motivation to control quality at the basic end of things is just not there. However, in the past year or so, we have noticed a considerable change from some of these larger producers who realise that the only way to develop markets is through quality consciousness and through the re-planting of suitable varieties and clones along with improved wine-making techniques. Although some old-fashioned wineries and co-operatives are not willing to change, the thing about South Africa that so enthrals us is how the majority of local wine-makers have spent time abroad, learning new techniques and attitudes and just how much they are prepared to experiment with new blends, old plantings and different methods of vinification.
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Excelsior EstateIn stockBright lime green in colour with an aroma revealing hints of peach, marmalade and orange blossom. On the palate there are green apple fruit flavour...
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Original price £12.70 - Original price £12.70Original price£12.70£12.70 - £12.70Current price £12.70Chameleon White 2021 Jordan Vineyard, Stellenbosch
Jordan VineyardIn stockAn intriguing blend grassy, green fig Sauvignon Blanc and zesty, citrus-melon Chardonnay, balanced by a long creamy finish. The two grape varieties...
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Original price £10.00 - Original price £10.00Original price£10.00£10.00 - £10.00Current price £10.00Stablemate Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Excelsior
Excelsior EstateIn stockYellow-green in colour. Complex nose with passion fruit, guava and ripe fig aromas. Gooseberry and capsicum on a full, rich palate with a long swee...
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Original price £9.75 - Original price £9.75Original price£9.75£9.75 - £9.75Current price £9.75Klippenkop Chenin Blanc 2023
Robertson WineryIn stockAn appealing light straw colour. Full-bodied palate with powerful varietal flavours of tropical fruit, ripe green fig and melon. These follow throu...
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Original price £19.80 - Original price £19.80Original price£19.80£19.80 - £19.80Current price £19.80Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2019
Paul CluverIn stockOn the nose this wine shows great citrus aspects and winter melon notes with some light toasted brioche in the back ground. Tangerine fruit and c...
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Original price £14.20 - Original price £14.20Original price£14.20£14.20 - £14.20Current price £14.20Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Paul CluverIn stockThe colour is clear and bright, with a hint of green. The nose is clean and fresh with expressive granadilla, grape fruit, gooseberry and black cur...
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Original price £15.75 - Original price £15.75Original price£15.75£15.75 - £15.75Current price £15.75Jordan 'The Real Mccoy' Riesling 2022
Jordan VineyardIn stockIntense flavours of lime through to white peach and Granny Smith apple. A superb accompaniment to the lighter spectrum of Asian cuisine. 12%ABV The...
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Original price £15.75 - Original price £15.75Original price£15.75£15.75 - £15.75Current price £15.75Rustenberg Roussanne 2021
Rustenberg EstateIn stockFragrant flinty minerals, as well as peach and apricot fruit characters with complex flavours of green apple, are evident on the palate. Characters...
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Original price £55.45 - Original price £55.45Original price£55.45£55.45 - £55.45Current price £55.45Paul Cluver Seven Flags Chardonnay 2021
Paul CluverIn stockThe wine shows a slight green hue, the nose is a melody of fresh citrus fruit with some winter melon and hints of oak in the background. The palate...
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Original price £35.95 - Original price £35.95Original price£35.95£35.95 - £35.95Current price £35.95Nine Yards Chardonnay 2022 Jordan Estate
Jordan VineyardIn stockThe ultimate expression of Jordan terroir. The Nine Yards Chardonnay is made in a Reserve Style, from a barrel selection from their best vineyard s...
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