The African Horizon

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

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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

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

Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage

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

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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