South Africa has always been regarded as a New World wine producing region, despite the fact that the first grapes were pressed for winemaking in 1659. The Modern South African wine industry as we know it today could be said to be little over a decade old; apartheid rule isolated the country from international trading for decades and there have been remarkable developments and a rapid catch up since the advent of democracy in 1994. Between1995 to 1997 alone, exports increased by 335%.
There are now over 600 wine producers in South Africa, a figure that has doubled since 2000, and the country is now the ninth largest producer of wines worldwide. Empowerment has also been a key element in the development and today over 100,000 people from historically disadvantaged groups are now employed in the wine industry.
With a delicate green golden appearance, the 2016 vintage promises a fresh array of wonderful fruit aromas. Papaya, melon and limes jostle for attention aside freshly sliced Granny Smith apples and touches of oak spice. Sourced as it was from an array of mature vineyards across the Western Cape, the wine is richly layered with golden ripe fruit and finely balanced texture. The...
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The wine’s appearance is marked by a vibrant, dense and purple hue. The nose exhibits berry fruit aromas of mulberries and blueberries, subtly framed by vanilla spice and earthy notes. Gentle structure and finesse combine to make the 2014 so attractive. It has good weight and richness, with layers of flavour, yet there is a really classic element to the...
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Characterised by a zesty grapefruit texture, the palate possesses a bracing mineral core, and thrilling fruit flavours of freshly sliced rock melon and ripe green figs. In harmony these elements create an amazingly intense, beautifully balanced wine with a sensationally long after taste.
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This easy drinking red wine is medium bodied with a distinct dark berry nose and dark chocolate, dried prunes and leather, complemented by soft tones of cedar wood. These aromas are carried through onto the palate, creating a well-balanced and structured wine. Ideal with red meats and pastas. Ready for drinking now, but will reward cellaring up to three years.
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The grapes for the Estate Sauvignon have been sourced from three premium wine regions. Aromas of lemon, asparagus and a refreshing salty note from the Olifantsrivier grapes. A rich palate from the lees contact, with mouthfilling citrus and gooseberry fruits with lemon peel, grapefruit and underlying minerality with a tangy salty note on the finish. Crisp acidity to finish.
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