South Africa

VINEYARDS: The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard site in Swartland comprising mainly of lower yielding bush vines. The soil types are a combination of Malmesbury shale with some loamy soil on the high ground and...(read more)

The Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay is traditionally barrel-fermented, and with juicy, peachy fruit and a combination of factors from the vineyard adding complexity, wild yeast and careful barrel age, it offers balanc...(read more)

This brilliant value Sauvignon from the great Bouchard Finlayson has reached new heights. Classically aromatic nose of tropical fruit, ripe citrus and stone fruit with a hint of elderflower remains - but this is much mor...(read more)

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon and Muscat of Alexandria. Fermented and aged on the lees for 10 months in large French oak casks. Light straw. Layered, aromatic nose, which has a slight h...(read more)

Albert and Anmar's Sonwater (literally 'Sun Water') is inspired by the famous 1960’s 'Lieberstein' blend, made with Chenin Blanc (90%) and Clairette Blanche (10%). In those days Lieberstein was the biggest selling White...(read more)

Amongst the windswept hills of the Overberg lies a mythical stretch of land so abundant and fertile, it's referred to by locals as the "Goue Rif" - meaning Golden Ridge. While its precise location remains a mys...(read more)

The name Cosmica is from the Spanish for The Cosmos and refers to the panoramic view of the stars from the vineyard. A sight that Tim has fallen in love with after constant late-night and early-morning grape sampling wit...(read more)

Winemaker Jean Smit has produced a delicious dry Riesling from the Habibi Farm vineyard in Elgin, where the ancient Bokkeveld soils are rich in shale and clay. Intense lime fruit on the nose with subtle stony minerality...(read more)

Aged in oval Austrian foudres (1,000 litres) for 11 months. More intensity here, compared with the Stellenbosch version – the fruit front and centre and even a little tropical. Just a hint of woody spice. Generous...(read more)

This cool and caressing semillon has notes of lemon and lime peel, sliced pears, honeysuckle and beeswax. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity on the palate and plenty of texture too. Subtly leesy. Drink or hold.

Lovely texture and weight to this fresh white. Notes of crushed stones, lemons, sliced apples and honey are complemented by a creamy, rounded texture and a full body. Delicious now but can hold.