South Africa
The rapid renaissance of the South African wine business after the fall of apartheid has been remarkable and continues apace. Clustered, mostly, around the Cape, South Africa’s vineyards produce a charming variety of wines of all persuasions – red, white, sweet and sparkling.
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2021 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate
South Africa 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc.
Paprika, raspberries, wild cherries and rosemary on the nose. Bright and peppery, very fresh, with a medium body and fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2017 ESTATE RESERVE Glenelly Estate
South Africa 14.5% Red
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz.
The 2017 Estate Reserve Red is Glenelly's version of an old school claret with a proportion of Syrah, raised in 31% new French oak for 18 months. It has quite an intense nose that has more detail and focus than the previ...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2021 HERBARIUM Cape Red Maanschijn
South Africa 12.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Pinotage, Grenache, Syrah. Practising Organic
A blend of Pinotage, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache. Aged for 10 months in used pièces.
Light crimson. A real fynbos nose of wild herbs, savoury spice and a touch of lavender – all swirling around a core...(read more)

2021 REBELLIE Grenache Van Niekerk Vintners
Bot River South Africa 13% Red
Grenache.
In the late 1600s a prosperous farmer, Cornelis van Niekerk and eight others took a stance against the Cape’s corrupt governor by refusing to sell their wine to the dishonest regime. Instead, they sold directly to passin...(read more)
L&S
2022 MOYA MEAKER Pinot Noir Elgin
Elgin South Africa 13% Red
Pinot Noir.
Another gorgeously proportioned and fragrant Pinot from this brilliant cooler part of South Africa. Bright red fruits burst from the glass with raspberry, cherry and damson, undercut with delicate earthy spice. Vivacious...(read more)
L&S
2020 HANNIBAL Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Barbera.
47% Sangiovese; 15% Nebbiolo; 14% Pinot Noir; 11% Shiraz; 7% Mourvedre; 6% Barbera. Aromatic leather, cured meat and violet notes frame flavours of red cherry, liquorice and rooibos tea. Surprisingly taut and finegrained...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2022 PARADISO Syrah Swartland Tim Hillock
Swartland South Africa 14% Red
Syrah.
Mid crimson. Deliciously pure red fruit – cherries, red plums – with a smoky, stony mineral note and high-toned floral character. Fresh, framing tannins on the mid-weight palate. Lifted acidity, with fruit, minerality, h...(read more)
Oliver Coleman, www.JancisRobinson.com
2022 GALPIN PEAK Pinot Noir Bouchard Finlayson
South Africa 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir.
A spicy, rich and flavorful pinot noir that has aromas of burnt orange peel, toast, roasted plums, sage and grilled mushrooms. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and an elegant frame, remaining bright...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2020 DAMASCENE Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Displaying beautiful oak aromas with fresh, red fruit tones, the 2020 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is spicy with notes of cranberry skin and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, the palate offers a firm, rocky minerality tha...(read more)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate
2021 DAMASCENE Syrah Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa 13% Red
Syrah.
Dark-fruited and mineral-driven with a peppery and dusty nose of cherry blossom and spiced plum essence, the 2021 Stellenbosch Syrah will need some additional time in the bottle. Medium-bodied, the palate is agile and fr...(read more)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate
2022 DAMASCENE Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa 13% Red
Cabernet Franc.
This is a fragrant and refined red with gorgeous fruit and spice aromas like blackcurrants, small blue plums, sandalwood, licorice and nutmeg. It’s medium-bodied, very fine and precise. Long, elegant finish. Drink or hol...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2022 DAMASCENE Syrah Ceres Plateau
Western Cape South Africa 13% Red
Syrah.
The 2022 Syrah from Bokkeveld Shales utilizes 60% whole cluster fruit matured for 11 months in 2,000-liter Austrian oak. This has a more fruit-intense bouquet, perhaps partly from using submerged cap during fermentation....(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.comORDER
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