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South Africa
South Africa is known for producing a wide variety of grapes that are used to make distinct and flavorful wines. These grapes thrive in the diverse terroir and climate conditions of South Africa, resulting in wines with unique characteristics that reflect the country's winemaking heritage and innovation.
South African vineyards begin harvest around December to February.
Merlot / South Africa
Dry, soft-textured with aromatic bouquet of berries.
Merlot is known for its smooth, velvety texture and rich, ripe fruit flavors. Merlot wines often exhibit notes of plums, fresh cherries, and other dark fruits, along with hints of toasted oak.
The wine is typically medium to full-bodied with a relatively low tannin content, making it food-friendly and easy to drink on its own.
Pinotage / South Africa
Smoky, sultry character with flavors of cherries and dark fruit.
Pinotage wine is a red wine known for its dark, inky color and often displays notes of red and black fruits, earthy characteristics, and smoky undertones.
The wine is often described as having a complex and robust flavor profile, making it a distinctive choice for wine enthusiasts.
Shiraz / South Africa
Full-bodied with notes of blueberries and blackberries
Shiraz or Syrah is a full-bodied red wine known for its rich, dark fruit flavors such as blackberry, blueberry, and plum. It often exhibits notes of black pepper, smoke, and earthy undertones.
Shiraz wines are popular for their bold and intense profiles, often with firm tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Chardonnay / South Africa
Crisp and dry with lively flavors of apples, citrus, and pineapple.
Chardonnay is a popular white wine known for its wide range of flavors that can include citrus, pear, apple, and tropical fruits. Chardonnay wines can range from crisp and light to rich and full-bodied, making it a versatile choice to pair with different foods.
It can also have notes of vanilla and butter, depending on the winemaking style.
Chenin Blanc / South Africa
An intense dry, mouth-filling mashup of apples, citrus, and honey.
Chenin Blanc is known for its high acidity with a wide range of wine styles, from dry to sweet, still to sparkling. Chenin Blanc wines often exhibit flavors of green apple, peach, honey suckle, and floral notes.
Chenin Blanc wines can vary from crisp and refreshing to lusciously sweet.
Sauvignon Blanc / South Africa
Herbaceous and green fruit notes with slightly soft acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp refreshing white wine with aromatic characteristics and bright acidity. The wine is often recognized for its flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, and grassy or herbaceous notes.
Sauvignon Blanc wines can range from zesty and herbaceous from grapes grown in cooler climates to more tropical and fruity with grapes grown in warmer climates.
Pinot Grigio / South Africa
Delicate floral and crisp with fresh notes of tropical fruits.
Pinot Grigio is a light, crisp, and dry white wine with refreshing acidity and flavors of citrus, green apple, white peach, and floral notes.
It is enjoyed as a casual, easy-drinking white wine and is well-suited for pairing with a variety of foods or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing aperitif.
