South Africa
The style of South African wines sits somewhere between the full flavours of Australia or Chile and those of France. It certainly isn’t a cool climate area, however carefully sited vineyards enjoy the cooling effects of see breezes or the benefit of being high up in the mountains. Chenin Blanc is the most important white grape but is increasingly losing out to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Cabernet Sauvignon is the number one red grape while Pinotage, a somewhat strange but unique variety, is widely planted. Merlot, Pinot Noir and, increasingly, Syrah are more niche in their production. In summary, South Africa is a great source of everyday or party wines, as well as special bottles for any occasion.
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Allesverloren Tinta Barocca, Swartland 2008
Product Code: KR00908
Tinta Barocca is a Port grape, but here at Allesverloren (pronounced 'Alice-floren') it is used to make a delicious, mature-tasting table wine that has an aromatic, elderflower quality. The estate is the oldest in the region. More »
Swartland
South Africa
Tinta Barocca
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Spicy beef curry
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La Petite Ferme Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek 2011
Product Code: KR02311
Morello cherry and blackcurrant fruit combine with leather and cigar box notes.There is wonderful raspberry fruit on the finish. More »
Franschhoek
South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Pot roast Hogget with lentils
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Journey's End Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2007
Product Code: KR03807
A big, soft-hearted, enjoyable wine, plenty of ripe Shiraz fruit with loads of character on the palate and a full flavoured finish. More »
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Rack of lamb with steamed samphire
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Journey's End Cape Doctor Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2007
Product Code: KR04207
Powerful ripe fruit is lush and fleshy on both the nose and palate, with lots of ripe cassis and backed by dark chocolate. Eucalyptus, green peppery herbal spice and underlying mintiness. Voluptuously rich with good length. More »
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Roast venison with wilted chard
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La Petite Ferme Shiraz, Franschhoek 2010
Product Code: KR02410
This is a Rhône style wine with black fruits, chocolate and cedarwood on the palate, and a complex, lingering finish. More »
Franschhoek
South Africa
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Rich & spicy
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Barbecued leg of venison
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Meerlust Rubicon, Stellenbosch 2008 (Cabernet/Merlot)
Product Code: KR02108
A Merlot and Cabernet blend, Rubicon is one of the Cape's leading claret-style wines. Complex, ripe, plummy flavours owe in part to cool afternoon breezes, a result of Meerlust being the closest Stellenbosch estate to the sea. More »
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Fillet steak with rocket salad
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Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, Walker Bay, Bouchard Finlayson 2010
Bronze Medal at International Wine ChallengeProduct Code: KR02610
Nettly on the nose, very correct, sweet cherry fruit. Super wine and the flagship of the estate. More »
Walker Bay
South Africa
Pinot Noir
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Duck breast with black raspberry sauce and confit potatoes
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Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling, Noble Late Harvest, Elgin 2011 - Half
Product Code: KS00211H
100% botrytis and 130 g/L residual sugar! Marmalade and pineapples, very sweet, lovely balance and great length. A truly superb wine to give the best German Ausleses a run for their money! More »
Elgin
South Africa
Riesling
Dessert - Sweet but fresh
Dessert White
11.0%
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Crêpes Suzette
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Kaapzicht Steytler Vision, Stellenbosch 2008 (Cabernet/Pinotage/Merlot)
Product Code: KR03108
A blend of Cabernet, Pinotage and Merlot, Kaapzicht Steytler Vision boasts a concentrated and complex medley of gorgeous blackcurrant, blackberry and plum fruit, interwoven with violets and cedar. Powerful, and beautifully made. More »
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Powerful
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Venison Wellington with spring peas
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