South Africa

South Africa is considered a New World wine country, but it's wine making dates back to the 1650's with the arrival of the Dutch and later the French Huguenots.

The Cape winelands, situated at the southernmost tip of Africa, enjoy a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers that suit a mainstream of European grape varieties.

Pinotage, a blend of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, is the recognised grape of South Africa while white grape production is dominated by Chenin Blanc, or Steen.

Hope Bay Chenin Blanc Hope Bay Chenin Blanc shows a brilliant yellow robe with shiny green reflections.  This refreshing wine has zesty pineapple s... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.11 6 Bottles - £35.75 (Bottle: £5.96) 12 Bottles - £69.66 (Bottle: £5.81) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Hope Bay Pinotage Rosé Hope Bay Pinotage Rosé shows a brilliant rosé colour with shiny orange reflections.  A full-bodied Pinotage tha... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.11 6 Bottles - £35.75 (Bottle: £5.96) 12 Bottles - £69.66 (Bottle: £5.81) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

Hope Bay Sauvignon Blanc A dry, crisp and fruity Sauvignon Blanc balanced between soft ripeness and zippy acidity.  Notes of citrus and summer hedgero... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.11 6 Bottles - £35.75 (Bottle: £5.96) 12 Bottles - £69.66 (Bottle: £5.81) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Hope Bay Shiraz Hope Bay Shiraz is extremely smooth and elegant with luscious red and black berry aromas and flavours, enhanced by warm spicy note... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.11 6 Bottles - £35.75 (Bottle: £5.96) 12 Bottles - £69.66 (Bottle: £5.81) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Niel Joubert Chenin/Chardonnay A full yet elegant South African, ripe tropical fruit match the crisp apple and citrus flavours in a well balanced and easy d... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.13 6 Bottles - £35.89 (Bottle: £5.98) 12 Bottles - £69.95 (Bottle: £5.83) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Niel Joubert Cinsault/Pinotage A full bodied and lively South African wine with flavours of blackberry and cassis with hints of spice.  Dark red in col... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.13 6 Bottles - £35.89 (Bottle: £5.98) 12 Bottles - £69.95 (Bottle: £5.83) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Franschhoek Cellar Pinotage Medium to full-bodied dry red wine with an approachable earthy and berry fruit aroma. Softly-styled in character with good wood in... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.14 6 Bottles - £35.94 (Bottle: £5.99) 12 Bottles - £70.04 (Bottle: £5.84) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Light

Niel Joubert Chardonnay Fruit-driven nose with grapefruit, melon, lemon and lees. Well rounded in the mouth with finesse, subtlety and fine balance. Deftl... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.28 6 Bottles - £35.66 (Bottle: £5.94) 12 Bottles - £69.49 (Bottle: £5.79) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Stonewalker Cabernet Sauvignon Medium depth ruby with a bright slightly lighter strawberry rim. Smooth and supple entry with intense juicy red and black berry fr... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.49 6 Bottles - £37.98 (Bottle: £6.33) 12 Bottles - £74.00 (Bottle: £6.17) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Stonewalker Chenin Blanc Pale straw with youthful green hues. Generous exotic tropical fruit aromas with subtle guava and pink grapefruit nuances. A dry fr... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.49 6 Bottles - £37.98 (Bottle: £6.33) 12 Bottles - £74.00 (Bottle: £6.17) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Stonewalker Rosé Brilliant clear pink with an orange tinge, the wine has a distinct nose rich in crushed strawberry flavours with ripe cherry nuanc... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.49 6 Bottles - £37.98 (Bottle: £6.33) 12 Bottles - £74.00 (Bottle: £6.17) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

Stonewalker Sauvignon Blanc Pale straw with a youthful green glimmer. Enticing pineapple and granadilla flavours layered with mineral green pepper nuances and... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.49 6 Bottles - £37.98 (Bottle: £6.33) 12 Bottles - £74.00 (Bottle: £6.17) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc South African packed with fresh, tropical notes.  Attention grabbing nose packed with fresh, ripe tropical notes with delight... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.61 6 Bottles - £38.70 (Bottle: £6.45) 12 Bottles - £75.41 (Bottle: £6.28) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

Simonsig Chenin Blanc Vibrant yellow with a green tinge. Beautiful expression of ripe pears and apricot with hints of kiwi fruit and pineapple. A well b... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £6.95 6 Bottles - £40.62 (Bottle: £6.77) 12 Bottles - £79.14 (Bottle: £6.59) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

Niel Joubert Sauvignon Blanc A dry South African with a combination of grass and gooseberry aromas, fruity on the palate with a clean, crisp finish.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.01 6 Bottles - £40.98 (Bottle: £6.83) 12 Bottles - £79.86 (Bottle: £6.66) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Franschhoek Baker Station Syrah Aromas of dark fruits, pepper and spice. Some complexity on the palate with integrated tannins, good spice nuances, finesse and le... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon Classic Cabernet Sauvignon character with berry aromas and well structured palate. The finish is firm yet smooth.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Franschhoek La Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc Rich and flavourful with good concentration of tropical fruit flavours and a rich and creamy finish.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Franschhoek Our Town Hall Chardonnay Partly barrel fermented, citrus nose; Marmalade, mango and spice on the palate. The finish is rich and creamy with good length.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Franschhoek Statue de Femme Sauv/Blanc Aromas of tropical fruit, pear and citrus. A well made and elegant wine with clean, crisp finish and finesse.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Franschhoek The Old Museum Merlot Deep, plum coloured wine with rich complexity of flavours. Rounded and smooth with clean finish.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.02 6 Bottles - £41.05 (Bottle: £6.84) 12 Bottles - £80.00 (Bottle: £6.67) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Light

Niel Joubert Pinotage A medium bodied South African, lightly wooded with a fruity palate.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.33 6 Bottles - £42.90 (Bottle: £7.15) 12 Bottles - £83.60 (Bottle: £6.97) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Light

The River Garden Rosé Clean, bright, crisp and well –balanced with fresh red fruit, such as strawberries, guava and watermelon characters. Easy dr... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.51 6 Bottles - £43.93 (Bottle: £7.32) 12 Bottles - £85.61 (Bottle: £7.13) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

The River Garden Sauvignon Blanc The wine has a bright colour with green tinge.Fresh fruity flavours of figs, green peppers and salad greens dominate with tones of... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.51 6 Bottles - £43.93 (Bottle: £7.32) 12 Bottles - £85.61 (Bottle: £7.13) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

The River Garden Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon The wine has a ruby red and bright colour. Soft hints of spice and vanilla well supported by red berry fruits. Gentle pleasing tas... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.51 6 Bottles - £43.93 (Bottle: £7.32) 12 Bottles - £85.61 (Bottle: £7.13) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Niel Joubert Cabernet Sauvignon Big, full, attractive nose with red and black berries and touch of ripe, dark cherry. Keen, sweet oaky backing with vanilla and sp... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.70 6 Bottles - £45.04 (Bottle: £7.51) 12 Bottles - £87.77 (Bottle: £7.31) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Red Abundance of black fruit flavours with hints of violet. Unpretentious easy drinking with smooth tannins and sweet berries on the p... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.76 6 Bottles - £45.41 (Bottle: £7.57) 12 Bottles - £88.49 (Bottle: £7.37) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap White Spicy with fruit blossom flavours, followed with a well textured palate and balanced acidity.  The wine has a lingering after... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £7.76 6 Bottles - £45.41 (Bottle: £7.57) 12 Bottles - £88.49 (Bottle: £7.37) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Brampton Old Vines Red Aromas of blackberries and plums follow through to a richly spiced palate, with chocolate and mocha adding complexity to the long ... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £8.28 6 Bottles - £48.43 (Bottle: £8.07) 12 Bottles - £94.37 (Bottle: £7.86) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Full Bodied

Simonsig Pinotage This is South Africa's own red grape variety producing a rich, flavourful wine with luscious, berry like flavours and a distinctiv... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £9.56 6 Bottles - £55.94 (Bottle: £9.32) 12 Bottles - £109.02 (Bottle: £9.09) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Light

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Cap Classique Lively and energetic mousse forming a crown of bubbles in the glass. Rich, biscuity, almost light onion skin colour reveals the hi... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £10.48 6 Bottles - £61.25 (Bottle: £10.21) 12 Bottles - £119.36 (Bottle: £9.95) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Dry

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Rosé A full flavoured dry sparkling Rosé made by the traditional Methodé Cap Classique by a second fermentation in this b... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £10.48 6 Bottles - £61.25 (Bottle: £10.21) 12 Bottles - £119.36 (Bottle: £9.95) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Allesverloren Tinta Barocca Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland Wi... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £10.50 6 Bottles - £61.43 (Bottle: £10.24) 12 Bottles - £119.70 (Bottle: £9.98) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Klein Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Deep ruby core with a lively rim. The nose is a pleasant bouquet of ripe black fruit mingling with subtle oak spice. The richly te... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £10.64 6 Bottles - £62.28 (Bottle: £10.38) 12 Bottles - £121.38 (Bottle: £10.12) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Allesverloren Touriga Nacional Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland Wi... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £10.66 6 Bottles - £62.36 (Bottle: £10.39) 12 Bottles - £121.52 (Bottle: £10.13) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon Allesverloren, situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Kasteelberg near Riebeek West, is the oldest estate in the Swartland Wi... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £11.82 6 Bottles - £69.14 (Bottle: £11.52) 12 Bottles - £134.74 (Bottle: £11.23) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Simonsig Tiara Roasted mocha coffee beans with dark chocolate aromas combine with the juicy black currant and Sirop de Cassis fruit flavours. The... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £13.21 6 Bottles - £77.32 (Bottle: £12.89) 12 Bottles - £150.68 (Bottle: £12.56) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Rupert & Rothschild Classique A deep, ruby South African blend, elegant and sophisticated with mulberry fruit flavours and hints of coffee, tobacco and tan... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £14.90 6 Bottles - £87.20 (Bottle: £14.53) 12 Bottles - £169.93 (Bottle: £14.16) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Bodied

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay A fine, mid-weight wine with delicate caramel and vanilla notes framed by a lemon tang, leading to a long, minerally finish.... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £21.00 6 Bottles - £122.88 (Bottle: £20.48) 12 Bottles - £239.45 (Bottle: £19.95) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Dry

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir A fantastic Pinot Noir with perfumed, dark, complex berry fruit aromas, mingling with wood spice. The wine is ... Origin: South Africa Size: 750ml 1 Bottle - £27.58 6 Bottles - £161.35 (Bottle: £26.89) 12 Bottles - £314.42 (Bottle: £26.20) Qty:   Wine Taste Explained Medium Light