South Africa
The South African wine industry: 350 years old or 18 years old? The first wine was made here before Samuel Pepys started his diary but, in a bout of entirely understandable revisionism, current thinking is that the industry started at the end of apartheid. Although largely concentrated around the Cape, there is a vast range of climates and ancient soils - even some limestone - to keep everyone happy. There has been a big change in attitude amongst growers and a big shift in which grapes are grown. Inward investment is significant but there is still uncertainty around land reform and security, which are concerns for growers. Generally though, with a growing home market and decent exports, it isn't all doom and gloom by any means. Some fantastic growers working with old vines and poor soils are producing fantastic wines.
Vintage | Description | Cs Sz | Bt Sz | Cs | Bts | Cs ib | Cs inc | Bt inc | ||
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2018 |
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir default |
1x | 150cl | 1 | 0 | £120.00 | - | - | Buy | |
2018 |
Kershaw Clonal Selection Pinot Noir default |
6x | 75cl | 1 | 4 | £180.00 | £235.24 | £43.95 | Buy | |
2018 |
Kershaw Deconstructed Chardonnay CY96 default |
6x | 75cl | 0 | 1 | £315.00 | £397.24 | £74.95 | Buy | |
2016 |
Newton Johnson Granum Family Vineyards default |
6x | 75cl | 3 | 4 | £105.00 | £145.24 | £27.50 | Buy |