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Most of South Africa's vineyards are located at the bottom within the Western and Northern Cape regions of the country and being influenced by both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. The popular white grapes grown depending on whether its high and cool or low and hot are Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The favoured reds would be Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Shiraz and its own claim to fame the Pinotage.
Alexander Hadleigh Wine Merchants, Southampton, Hampshire, UK hold stocks of South African red, white and rose wines, especially wines produced in the following top eight defined wine regions:
STELLENBOSCH……….is the second oldest South African wine region after Constantia. The near-by ocean keeps the summer temperatures just above that of Bordeaux and the soils are perfect for growing the red wine grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage. There are three white wine grapes that do well in this area, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
PAARL……….some say Paarl is the only wine region in South Africa that can successfully grow every grape variety grown in the whole of South Africa. A big boast, but the mix of fertile mineral rich soils, low lying plains, high valleys, variable temperatures all support this probability. Certainly no one grape is King and no one wine producer is leader of the pack. The sheer diversity of wine styles champion crispy whites similar to the Loire right through to big luscious dessert wines, the reds follow a similar pattern from the light fruity Beaujolais styles right through to big deep Rhone style wines.
DURBANVILLE………..has an excellent reputation for producing top quality red wines and classic style Sancerre type white wines. The grapes are grown on granite based soils principally on the slopes of the Tygerberg Hills, combined with cooling breezes in the summer all helping to produce premium quality wines.
OLIFANTS RIVER VALLEY…………a hot scorching river valley landscape surrounded by the Gifberg mountain range produced enormous quantities of wine, most for blending and every day drinking and a little from small parcels of land closer to the hills will match the best of South Africa.
FRANSCHHOKE…………is an area with higher elevation vineyards which favour white wines such as Chardonnay and Semillon, the wines produced are fruity, well balanced with good acidity. More recently some areas have given way to red wine production, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and on the cooler slopes much success is being experienced with Pinot Noir.
ROBERTSTON…………is located in the picturesque Breede River Valley greater wine region, close to the river itself. The best white wines come from the Chardonnay grape and for the reds, Shiraz is tops by a long way. Also, the area over many years has built up a reputation for good quality dessert wines and fortified wines.
SWARTLAND……….a well established wine growing area ideally located close to the Atlantic west coast, historically known for bulk wine production, but now has a reputation for big full bodied red wines and fine quality fortified wines. Also worth noting are white wines from Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, which thrive in the Kasteelberg and Perdeberg mountain region where cooler temperatures are a key factor.
WALKER BAY………..is located in the cooler climate region east of Cape Town along the Indian Ocean coast. A region that has witnessed great expansion over the last thirty years, with many growers copying the cool climate varietals and styles of Europe.
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Klippenkop Chenin Blanc, Robertson 2025
Klippenkop chenin blanc is very pale lemon coloured, the nose is of honeydew melon and lemon sherbet. The palate is clean and fresh with pink grapefruit and melon flavours with a well rounded, refreshingly crisp finish.
Klippenkop Pinotage, Robertson 2023
Klippenkop Pinotage is a dark, brooding wine, rich with black fruit and just a hint of chocolate.
Vergerlegen Premium Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2023
Vergerlegen Premium Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch is a pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pure, vibrant aromas of lime blossom, gooseberry, ripe guava, fresh passion fruit, white pepper and quince. Shows amazing elegance, balancing perfect acidity with ripe fruit
Excelsior Estate Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
Excelsior Estate Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon displays ripe blackcurrent and sweet spice characters on the nose, which are backed-up with more spicy notes from the oak ageing. The palate is smooth and soft,with beautiful ripe tannins and a very long finish.
Chameleon Merlot No Added Sulphur, Jordan Wines Stellenbosch 2022
Chameleon Merlot No Added Sulphur by Jordan Wines is a juicy natural wine made using a process which involves no additional sulphur.
The Tin Mine White Zevenwacht Stellenbosch 2023
The Tin Mine White Zevenwacht stellenbosch is rich and exotic, spicy, perfumed wine. Complex aromas, flavours of dried yellow fruit, spice and lime finish
Goats do Roam White Wine, 2024
Goats do Roam White Wine is bright and clear in the glass with flashes of green. This is a medium-bodied wine with aromas of apricots, pear and white blossom on the nose. Lingering citrus flavours on the palate are complemented with a fruity acidity.
Syrah, The Prospector, Jordan Winery, Stellenbosch, 2021
Medium to full bodied dry red with complexity and finesse
Syrah The Prospector from Jordan Winery has a complex concentration of flavours, dense rich dark chocolate, black fruit laced with flavours of white pepper and spice, toasty nuances, barrel aged,
Tokara Chardonnay, Stellenbosch, 2022
Tokara Chardonnay, Stellenbosch has aromas of lime zest, orange blossom, fresh brioche and toasted almonds. Fresh pineapple, grapefruit, lime zest notes. Creamy round texture, bone dry finish
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, 2022
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, is a brilliant dark plum colour, with a ruby red rim. The bouquet has aromas of dark cherries, cassis and ripe plums. There are high tone notes of fresh red berries, nettles and mint. There is an underlying smokiness. The palate has stunning flavours of dark cherries, cassis and a certain savoury saltiness to it. The wine has a lingering finish with clean silky tannins and a touch of oak sweetness.
Jordan Estate Black Magic Merlot 2021
Jordan Estate Black Magic Merlot uses part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs to extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavours and generous velvety tannins.
Jordan Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024
Jordan Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is bold and graceful with fragrances of lemon biscuit and overripe oranges.
Jordan Estate The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Jordan Estate The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon features fully developed flavours and soft ripe tannins without compensating the tension and elegance captured from the various cabernet slopes. Here especially, the climate plays a significant role to allow great fruit expression and classic essences of cedar, brambles and toasted tobacco.
Salt of The Earth Shiraz Cinsault Groote Post Darling Hills, 2021
Salt of The Earth Shiraz Cinsault Groote Post Darling Hills has an abundance of cedarwood, plum,white pepper and violet flavour on the nose. Cinsault flavours of cherries and strawberries are prominent on the palate. The wine is very well structured and has great length.
Tokara Reserve Collection Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2023
Tokara Reserve Collection Chardonnay has a vibrant golden straw colour. The nose has intense aromas of lemon blossom, citrus preserve and ripe yellow fruits. The subtle oaking is evident by hints of roasted almonds and fresh toast which underpin the vibrant fruit aromas. The palate is rich and full yet amazingly fresh and mouth watering. The flavours of ripe papaya and pineapple fill the mouth while a vibrant mid-palate of lemon zest and marmalade leads to a fresh crisp finish with a hint of toasted oak.
