A deep, crimson red Shiraz from a large estate in the Coastal region of South Africa, specialising in ecologically sustainable farming. Showing rich, plum aromas with touches of white pepper and hints of ginger, this is a rich, powerful wine with plenty of fruit character.
Steendrift Fairtrade Viognier
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An exciting release from an up-and-coming estate whose whites are just starting to receive the recognition they so richly deserve. Our tip for any Viognier fans is to try this as soon as possible – you won’t be disappointed! This powerful but brilliantly smooth Viognier is only released at its aromatic best. Floral, richly textured and full of ripe nectarine and peach flavours. A gorgeous glass to accompany shellfish dishes, or try chilling it right down for a sumptuous aperitif!
Prestige White Wine Collection Mixed Wine Case
Case of 12 bottles (equivalent to
Spier Classic Chenin Blanc 2007
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Spier is surely one of the most amazing wine estates anywhere – home to the Cape’s oldest winery buildings, it has developed into a whole village for tourists complete with theatres, restaurants, a golf course, and cheetah and eagle encounter parks. Chenin Blanc is the classic white grape of the Loire, but has found a second home in South Africa as it retains its crispness even at really high levels of ripeness, while taking on delicious tropical fruit flavours. The grapes for this white were grown in selected vineyards, picked at optimum ripeness, and vinified with the specific intention of capturing varietal character in the wine. Subtle wood maturation ensures that the oak does not overpower, but rather forms an elegant background for natural fruit flavours. Pale straw in colour with a green hue, the wine shows aromas of tropical fruit, lime and melon with pear drops and boiled sweets. Lively fruit follows through to a zippy finish. Enjoy with grilled white fish or seafood pasta.
Waterval Hoek Shiraz
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Originally from the Rhone, Shiraz is most at home in the New World, and today, this full-fruit varietal has spread its wings and is making a commotion in South Africa. ”South Africa’s reds are getting better with every vintage” writes Tim Atkin MW of The Observer. This is especially the case, as The FT Weekend writes, with Shiraz – ”arguably the hottest grape in the Cape… dead ringers for the powerful but fragrant Syrahs of the Rhone.” This blockbuster red is made at the state-of-the-art DGB cellar in Wellington by winemaker Jaco Potgeiter. Along with his winemaking team, Jaco selects only the very best vineyard sites across the Western Cape and sources the most perfectly ripened Shiraz grapes for Waterval Hoek.