A brilliant Merlot-dominated Bordeaux blend, showing red-berry fruits, chocolate and a round, spicy earthiness. John Xavier Merriman, a South African PM of the early 20th century, purchased land in the Stellenbosch region in 1892 which in later years became the Rustenberg Estate. Try with roast meats. In the press: “One of South Africa’s best Bordeaux-style reds, this may be expensive but it’s well worth the hefty price tag. It certainly packs a punch with rich blackcurrant fruit, a chalky, gravelly edge and a fabulous freshness.” Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 14 February 2010 (2006 vintage). Red. Case of 12

Early-morning fruit picking ensures acidity is retained, which gives a lively edge to a vibrant palate. Made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Shiraz, showing some tight minerality from the gravelly soils upon which the grapes are grown. Fermented off-dry. This could be pleasurably drunk on its own or with fresh fruit. In the press: “A deliciously fruity rosé with herby, plummy, strawberry fruit and lovely fresh acidity. Nicely packaged, too. There’s plenty of flavour, but no rough edges.” Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 7 February 2010. Red. Case of 12

Pinotage is a South African grape variety, created in 1925 by Abraham Perold, a lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch. He crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsault to create this unique grape variety. Lyngrove’s Pinotage is a classic example, offering luscious and accessible rounded flavours with hints of spice. It is a gold medal winner, and is a great success story for Lyngrove Wines. Perfect with barbecued red meats. Lyngrove Wine EstateLyngrove Wine Estate is a big player in South Africa, and we are very proud to work with a wine estate with such dynamism, expertise and which offers such fantastic wines. It has been critically acclaimed, winning the gold medal at Syrah du Monde, and being recognised by Decanter and by the International Wine and Spirit Competition. We are delighted to be able to offer these wines exclusively to you from this estate which continues to impress us. Medals Won by the EstateWine Show: Syrah du Monde, Gold Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Shiraz 2004Wine Show: Chardonnay du Monde, Silver Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Chardonnay 2006Wine Show: Decanter World Wine Awards, Silver Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Pinotage 2005Wine Show: British Airways, Business Class Wine List, Lyngrove Platinum Chardonnay 2004, Lyngrove Reserve Shiraz/Pinotage 2004Wine Show: 2008 International Wine ChallengeDecanter World Wine Awards 2008: Lyngrove Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Foodmatch Suggesion Pinotage is a fantastic match with mussels in chorizo, or with a brandade of cod, poached egg and creamy goats’ cheese.For more information, please visit:Lyngrove Estate.

Ask anyone in the know who the most charismatic, innovative man in South African wine is today, and Charles Back’s name will come up. Voted the second most influential man in the industry (behind a certain Mr Mandela!), he is one of country’s undisputed winemaking legends. We’re thrilled to have secured this gorgeous wine – a delicious testament to his appetite for the unusual. Grenache is rare in South Africa, and only a small volume is currently produced. Taste this trendsetting wine and you’ll see why this can’t be the case forever. Six Hats is an exceptional, intense effort – and it’s Fair Trade too! The Six Hats project seeks to highlight the various roles of everyone involved in wine farming. The hats indicate partnership, change, potential, equity, dignity and sustainability – the six cornerstones of Back and his team’s philosophy. The wine had the chance to strut its stuff next to its peers in October 2010 at a Fair Trade tasting. Decanter magazine’s Tastings Director Christelle Guibert was impressed, calling it a wine “I would gladly drink on a regular basis … packed with juicy red fruit.” It certainly is that: its gorgeous, sweet black fruits leap from the glass and make it an irresistibly refreshing proposition … but its peppery complexity and power means it’ll also stand up to some of the richest food on your table!