Modern wineries of south africa features remarkable photographs of a. Introducing our curated online catalogue of the most renowned south african and international wines, special releases and award winning vintages. Sa booksellers the official website of the south african. Spend a little more on wines from this part of the globe and you will be rewarded with top quality from passionate producers. Take a few minutes to explore the history and your wine tasting experience will be all the more interesting. If you want to find out about how south african wine originated and how it got to be so famous, read this article. South africans are renowned for their warm hospitality and happy disposition, so enjoy the welcome and the wines. A beginners guide to south african wine serious eats. While pinotage wine had been made in 1941 it wasnt until 1961 that it was featured on a label and marketed as pinotage. S s outh african wines are simply an infusion of the old winemaking methods combined with new ones to create modern bottled poetry for you. The recipe for success is there climatically two oceans, two weather systems and two deepsea currents meet at the cape, leading to a diversity of weather between regions, and even on a given day. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets. It was created in 1925 at stellenbosch university by professor abraham perold by crosspollinating pinot noir and hermitage cinsaut.
The wine regions of south africa were defined under the wine of origin wyn van oorsprong act of 1973. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the. Search our inventory to find the best south african wine at the best prices. As noted, the wine growing regions are concentrated around cape town, with the most famous districts being stellenbosch and paarl. With more than 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as bridging the gap between the old world and new. Imagine black pepper, bell pepper rounded out with currant, blackberry. Distinctive south africa homes by christies international real estate.
Its the second oldest wine region in south africa and is only a 45minute drive from cape town. South africa house of wine is one of the uks only dedicated retailers of south african wine. South africa s most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. A beginners guide to south african wine cape town travel. From one of the mostawarded winemakers in south africa, this is made from handselected old vine chenin blanc fermented using natural wild yeast. John platters book of south african wines revised 1982 edition published.
Pinotage, chenin blanc and of course muscatbased constantia are the countrys most famous wines, but in recent years. Despite relaxed export rules, winemakers still detect some. Our top south african wine picks showcase both the versatility of south africas terroir with wines from stellenbosch, franschhoek, swartland, elgin and the tulbagh valley as well as the skill of the countrys winemakers who are producing stunning blends but also seriously highquality singlevarietal wines, and not just from chenin blanc. Home delivery with convenient 1 hour slots and new low prices. South africa is one of the worlds key wine nations, despite its isolated position at the very southern tip of the african continent. Use the filters above to narrow your search for luxury homes for sale in south africa. Visiting south africa is in itself a journey of a lifetime. South africas wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the countrys wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region.
Forrester is called the king of chenin and this layered wine sports flavours of lemon, dried apricot and vanilla with classic notes of honey and sweet spice. Offering an extensive range of bottles from across the country, its never been easier for uk residents to access and enjoy wines from the vineyards of south africa. Stellenbosch, south africa winemaker frans k smit has created this beautifully clear single vintage wine with a distinct green tinge and aromas of melon, gooseberry and unripe fig. South africa radford dale syrahgrenachecinsault 2017. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the exports of all south african wine in key international markets. The south african wine industry is in fine form, producing fabulousvalue, juicy, fruitdriven wines as well as extremely elegant fine wines to rival the best in the world.
The 38th edition of the platters wine guide of south african wines has just been. Tim james, an expert on south african wines, takes the. Hard copies are also available from most good book stores. These are the south african wines you should be investing in mtn under fresh scrutiny in nigeria report next article could these new green shopping bags mean the. Our books team source from a range of local and international suppliers to provide booklovers of all ages the simplicity of selecting from a huge selection of books across a range interests and. The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two. South africa wine country vineyard real estate and. Join us in finding the most intriguing wine stories. Also, illiteracy continues to be relatively high in south africa. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, pinot noir, pinotage, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and chenin blanc.
Best south african wines you need to try the independent. Wine from over 50 vineyards from south africa capreo. Tim james, an expert on south african wines, takes the reader. The inconvenient truth the south african wine industry. The former ceo of exclusive books, benjamin trisk, announced his return to the. Following another dry winter, windy and dry conditions persisted through the growing season, though temperatures were moderate. Francois roode of diemersfontein wines one of the most popular pinotage producers in south africa believes that it was persistence and extensive ongoing research that ensured south africa s pinotage was unique and of the highest quality. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place.
Being named winery of the year is great honour for a south african producer. The 411 on south african sweet wines wine ratings, wine. Over 100 sommeliers from fourteen asian countries entered the asia round of this years wines of south africa sommelier cup competition. An introduction to the wines of south africa, plus a few bottles to seek out. Browse distinctive south africa wine country vineyard real estate, property and homes for sale. Buying books in south africa has never been this easy with the raru online bookstore. Established in 1791, nederberg is one of the most popular wine farms in south africa.
South africa radford dale the antidote gamay noir 2017. Wosa, which was established in its current form in 1999, has over 500 producers on its database, comprising all the major south african wine exporters. The best wineries in south africas cape winelands the. South african wines are grown in one of the worlds most special places with ancient soils, two oceans, soaring mountains and unparalleled natural beauty. Government has bowed to pressure from south africa s wine bodies and lifted the suspension of the export of our worldfamous wines during the nationwide lockdown. Wines of south africa marketing, events and pr for canada. Capensis capreo vintners selection cavalli chamonix. Modern wineries of south africa quivertree publications. John platters book of south african wines revised 1982.
The south african book trade lost another stalwart on 12 december last year, when the death of lapas fiction publisher cecilia britz stunned the afrikaans book community. Reference to popular used book websites indicates that there is confusion about when this famous annual series of wine guides was first published. Now you can buy your favourite wine online and have it delivered to your door, straight from the farm. Booksellers often quote 1980 as the first year of issue.
This left many south african publishers who regularly attend the fair either. From a crisp sauvigon blanc to a plummy shiraz, these are the south african wines to drink from majestic, morrisons, wine society and tesco. The proprietary grape of south africa is called pinotage. The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and. During the first democratic elections in 1994, south africa began to reemerge onto the international wine scene. The south african wine index sawi has released its ranking of the top wine producers in south africa, and the leading brand in each wine category. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for redfruitdriven, spicy, earthy reds. At the time, the cape of good hope todays cape town was a. South african red wines cabernet sauvignon 30,000 acres 2011 there is a savory complexity to south african cab, which makes it a delightful alternative to the more fruitforward cab values from paso robles or sonoma, california.
According to the south african booksellers association, there are about 1 600 bookshops in south africa. On your travels, if you decide to bring south african wine to your palate, home or establishment, and you want to learn more, here are some pointers. The standard was high and it was a tough competition to wi. If you dont like a wine for any reason, we will either replace the bottle or refund you in full, whichever you prefer. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the worlds best during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Our top south african wine picks showcase both the versatility of south africa s terroir with wines from stellenbosch, franschhoek, swartland, elgin and the tulbagh valley as well as the skill of the countrys winemakers who are producing stunning blends but also seriously highquality singlevarietal wines, and not just from chenin blanc. Taste our south african wines every bottle we send you is protected by our signature happiness promise.
Wines of south africa wosa is a fully inclusive body, representing all south african producers of wine who export their products. About onethird of these are situated in rural areas, according to pwc. The 411 on south african sweet wines by lauren buzzeo i n 1655, jan van riebeeck, the first governor of the cape, was charged with planting vineyards and making wine. The story of south african wine starts in 1655 with a few scraggly vines of muscadel planted in the shadow of table mountain. Britz started her publishing career at perskor, and later worked as a story editor at huisgenoot. The wine of origins wo program mandates how wine regions of south africa are defined and can appear on wine labels. The majority of wines are made using new world winemaking techniques but often have more in common stylistically with their old world counterparts. Dgb pty ltd, south africa s largest independent wine and spirit producer and distributor, has released a thoughtprovoking documentary on the state of the south african wine industry. Wines of the new south africa by tim james hardcover. In addition to dry wines, south africa is well known for fortified and portstyle wines, as well as late harvest sweet wines. South african wine has a complex and fascinating history.
As a local online wine store we source interesting vintages and varietals from all across south africa, including. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for. South africa the winds of political change in south africa may bring a renaissance of interest in south african wines, helped by one of the most favourable exchange rates in the business. These are the south african wines you should be investing in. It is crisp and wellbalanced ending in a long and lingering finish. Sa wine industry statistics according to statistics provided by the parisbased international organisation of vine and wine oiv in april 2020, the area under vine throughout the world was estimated at 7. The wineries presented are shown to be a representation of the evolution of the sa winemaking industry. South africa is one of the most prominent wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. John platters wine guide, guinness world records, zapiro, david walliams and. This beautiful part of the planet offers a world in one country, ranging from dramatic mountain ranges, outstretched deserts to tropical areas and savannahs where wild animals still roam freely. In addition, millions of south africans live in places where books are not readily available.
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