South African Wine 10 Items
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Essay Chenin Blanc Blend 2021Other White Blends from South Africa4.5 6 Ratings108 99Save $1.01 (10%)Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Fleur du Cap Essence du Cap Sauvignon Blanc 2021Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa0.0 0 Ratings12 99Ships Wed, Apr 3Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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The Royal Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2021Chenin Blanc from South Africa0.0 0 Ratings14 99Last call - only 5 left!Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Lievland Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2021Chenin Blanc from Paarl, South Africa0.0 0 Ratings14 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Great Heart Chenin Blanc 2021Chenin Blanc from Swartland, South Africa0.0 0 Ratings25 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Bayten Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2021Sauvignon Blanc from Constantia, South Africa
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Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2021Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap White 2021Other White Blends from Franschhoek Valley, South Africa0.0 0 Ratings9 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Ken Forrester FMC Chenin Blanc 2021Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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MAN Family Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2021Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa3.9 20 Ratings8 99Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about South African wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
With an important wine renaissance in full swing, impressive red and white bargains abound in South Africa. The country has a particularly long and rich history with winemaking, especially considering its status as part of the “New World.” In the mid-17th century, the lusciously sweet dessert wines of Constantia were highly prized by the European aristocracy. Since then, the South African wine industry has experienced some setbacks due to the phylloxera infestation of the late 1800s and political difficulties throughout the following century.
Today, however, South Africa is increasingly responsible for high-demand, high-quality wines—a blessing to put the country back on the international wine map. Wine production is mainly situated around Cape Town, where the climate is generally warm to hot. But the Benguela Current from Antarctica provides brisk ocean breezes necessary for steady ripening of grapes. Similarly, cooler, high-elevation vineyard sites throughout South Africa offer similar, favorable growing conditions.
South Africa’s wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the country’s wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region. Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, is the country’s “signature” grape, responsible for red-fruit-driven, spicy, earthy reds. When Pinotage is blended with other red varieties, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah or Pinot Noir (all commonly vinified alone as well), it is often labeled as a “Cape Blend.” Chenin Blanc (locally known as “Steen”) dominates white wine production, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc following close behind.