The African Horizon

Rupert & Rothschild (Anthonij Rupert & Benjamin de Rothschild)

Classique Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

3.5. Delicious smooth Bordeaux-type wine with just the right fruits and tannins. From first whiff until the lingering taste a very satisfying if inexpensive wine. On sale for $14.99, usually $16.99. This is one of the best South African reds I have tasted. — 8 years ago

Alheit Vineyards

Cartology Bushvines Chenin Blanc Blend 2014

Rich and ripe, slightly oily texture, though lovely acidity. This is a great example of where the future of South African wine is headed — 9 years ago

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Kleinood

Tamboerskloof Shiraz 2008

Deep ruby glass with Crimson rim. Decant 30 mins for a deeply complex medium nose of earth, black cherry, raspberry, cassis, anise, leather, coffee, cocoa, pepper, spice, tobacco, blackberry and vanilla. Gentle acid to the palate of medium body with black fruits, anise, and black pepper, Soft tannins lead to a medium long slightly chalky finish of pepper, black fruit and smoke. Very good balance and structure. Soft tannins better as a sipper or with lighter dishes. Great value at $27.99 USD for this South African Shiraz. — 9 years ago

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Sadie Family

Columella Liberatus Castro Bonae Spei Shiraz Blend 2012

Tasted in a lineup of multiple stellar South African wines - so much going on here. Would love to lay this down and revisit. — 9 years ago

Mullineux Family Wines

Swartland Syrah 2012

This South African Syrah is pricey for the country's wines but it doesn't disappoint. Much like a Northern Rhone style -- packed with fruit, acid and spice in just the right balance. — 10 years ago

Sadie Family

Palladius Swartland White Blend 2011

My first South African wine in forever. — 10 years ago

Botanica

Citrusdal Mountain Chenin Blanc 2012

This is the best South African wine I've had. (Out of maybe 10 in my 18 yrs as a wine lover.) Very enjoyable. The alcohol is excessive on the nose but not in the mouth. — 10 years ago

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Blue Mountain Vineyards

Red Horizon Concord

Great vineyard. Sweet wine with very floral smell. Very delicious — 11 years ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Petra Thieriot
10

Ernie, the genie, prepared the entire 5+ course meal for 18 guests and convinced all of us that South African Pinot can taste like premium Burgundy! — 12 years ago

Andrew GreenDade ThieriotPaula Bosch
with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Alheit Vineyards

hemelrand Vine Garden Roussanne Blend

Can't get enough of this producer. Changed my view on South African wines. — 8 years ago

Keith, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Rupert & Rothschild (Anthonij Rupert & Benjamin de Rothschild)

Baroness Nadine Chardonnay 2015

Best South African chardonnay I've tasted. Stone fruit flavours and slightly sweeter than expected. Stands up to full flavoured food. — 9 years ago

Muratie

Laurens Campher White Blend 2014

The gift of our South African adventures keeps on giving! — 9 years ago

Patrick Smalley
with Patrick
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Sadie Family

Pofadder Swartland Cinsault 2013

Eben Sadie, King of South African Syrah, actually is a genius with every varietal he works with. From Syrah, Grenache, Chenin Blanc, and even this, 100% old vine Cinsault, raised in concrete and stainless steel, this wine is pure, vibrant, spicy and fresh with great depth in its pretty bouquet of wild strawberries, dark , stemmy fruit and minerals. A unique wine that can certainly age yet is absolutely delicious now. A fine, fine representation of single varietal Cinsault made by a great winemaker at the height of his craft. — 9 years ago

Fraser, Eddy and 1 other liked this

Pascal Doquet

Horizon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Great balance between the yeasty, nutty aromas and apple, mineral notes. Super fine bubbles, creamy texture followed by a precise acidity that cleans everything up perfectly. Thinking I'll need a magnum of this for New Years... — 10 years ago

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Indaba Wines

Chenin Blanc 2014

Found a treasure of South African wines at New Seasons. This little gem is has tons of tropical notes on the nose. Soft and lush on the palate where all those tropical fruits play on the tongue. A soft and silky finish. At $8.99 a bottle, I may buy a case! — 10 years ago

Graham Beck

The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Our friends Fiona and Ryan brought this bottle of wine to a South African themed dinner party at our place. Delicious! — 10 years ago

Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend 2012

Great South African wine we enjoyed at Jiko at the Jambo House in Disney — 10 years ago

Excelsior

Breede River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Another great wine from this South African winery. — 11 years ago

Vrede en Lust

Paarl Syrah 2011

Having visited the vineyard, I have fond memories whenever I enjoy Vrede en Lust wines, but this one is such a pleasure to enjoy. Smooth with a South African twist! Love it! — 9 years ago

De Toren

Z Merlot Blend 2012

Best South African wine I've ever had! — 9 years ago

Boekenhoutskloof

Paarl Syrah

One of the greatest South African wines, blown away by the smooth texture, wonderful flavour. — 9 years ago

Ataraxia

Chardonnay 2014

Best South African Chardonnay that I've had to date. Golden color with brilliant reflections of light gold. An initial attack of light oak on the palate but finishes with great freshness from the balanced acidity. A medium bodied wine with notes of lemon and pineapple and a slight hint of nutmeg on the finish. — 9 years ago

Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage

One of the kind. My introduction to South African pinotage. — 10 years ago

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Secateurs Swartland Chenin Blanc 2012

A very nice South African blend for the price — 10 years ago

Last Horizon

Tamar Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Great varietal clarity on offer in this very reasonably priced Tassie ripper. Lots of cherries and a nice smoky earth. Big fan! — 10 years ago

Groot Constantia

Grand Constance Muscat 2012

Everything you would expect from this type of wine with the added pleasure of knowing you are tasting an important piece of South African wine history. — 10 years ago

Bob's African Wines

Pinotage 2013

Love it!!!!!! — 10 years ago

La Petite Ferme

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

One of my favorite South African wineries — 12 years ago