Spier Signature Pinotage 2022
- Red wine
- dry
- 2022
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2018" A rating for the vintage 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
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Van Loveren African Java Pinotage 2023
- Red wine
- off dry
- 2023
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinotage
- Michelangelo Awards 2021: Gold
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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
- Red wine
- dry
- 2020
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2016" A rating for the volume 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
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Van Loveren Four Cousins Natural Sweet Red
- Red wine
- sweet
- no vintage
- South Africa - Robertson
- Merlot, Ruby Cabernet
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Diemersfontein Pinotage 2023
- Red wine
- dry
- 2023
- South Africa - Wellington
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 3 stars / 82 points
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Black Pearl Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- Red wine
- dry
- 2021
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
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Spier Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Red wine
- dry
- 2022
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 3 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
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Stellenview Top Five Pinotage 2020
- Red wine
- dry
- 2020
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
- John Platter: 3 stars / 82 points
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The Fishwives Club Pinotage Rosé 2023
- Red wine
- dry
- 2023
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
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Cloof The Very Sexy Shiraz 2021
- Red wine
- dry
- 2021
- South Africa - Darling
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 3.5 stars / 85 points
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Spier Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot...
- Red wine
- dry
- 2022
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 3 stars / 82 points
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Andreas Syrah 2020
- Red wine
- dry
- 2020
- South Africa - Wellington
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4 stars / 88 points
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More Information
South Africa's world of red wines
In 1659, Jan van Riebeeck, a Dutch navigator and the first mayor of Cape Town, produced the first wine from Muscatel grapes. The arrival of the Huguenots around 1688 brought the first great successes in wine production and they gradually settled in Franschhoek (French Quarter). Franschhoek is still famous for its excellent wines.
Cape Town's main wine regions
There are 5 sub-regions in the Cape Province. The "Terroir" as the conditions (place, climate, soil) in the vineyards are called, is very diverse in the Cape. Different grape varieties need different soil and climate conditions to thrive. We distinguish between the Coastal Region, Cape South Coast, Breede River Valley, Olifants River and Klein Karoo. Each of these regions is authentic and offers different grape varieties the best possible growing conditions.
Perhaps it is due to the multicultural society that South African winemakers are so eager to experiment? But also old traditions are cultivated, as can be seen in the international successes with awards for extraordinary red wines ("Outstanding Wine Producer Trophy") of the "International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). Very well known are, among others, South African Bordeaux blends and the "Pinotage"; the indigenous South African grape. The large, well-known wine farms are internationally successful. But there are many small, modern and young boutique wineries. A new movement of young winemakers, also called "garagists", completes the rainbow land of South Africa. They are wild and unconventional - faster, higher, further! One can be curious. This wide spectrum of "terroirs" undoubtedly leads to an extraordinary wine selection. The most common red wines in South Africa are made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Pinotage. Not to be forgotten, however, are Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Mouvedre and Cinsault, all of which also play a major role in "Single Vineyard" wines, i.e. in selected blends.
The wines of the Coastal Region such as Stellenbosch, Malmesbury, Wellington, Paarl or the Breede River Valley produce powerful, robust and full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz. Optimal conditions for these grape varieties are long hot summers and frequent rain in the autumn and winter months. The landscape and weather conditions, soil conditions are almost ideal in the coastal region for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grape. Due to the high tannin content of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is one of the longest storable red wines in the world. To round off the tannin content of a wine, the wine is often aged in wooden barrels and then, after a few years of storage, turns out to be a real soft and velvety taste experience. You can recognize a Cabernet Sauvignon by its flavors such as blackcurrant, blackberries and also tobacco notes. Earthy undertones and dark chocolate notes may be present. Cabernet Sauvignon is very often aged in wood and is very suitable as a food companion to red meat. But also game or lamb are perfect companions. The Shiraz grape is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world and it is said that this grape comes from an ancient city in Persia (today Iran). However, many believe that Sirah, another word for this grape variety, came to France in the 13th century via Cyprus. If you ask French winemakers, they will testify that Shiraz originated in France. Whichever story is true, Shiraz came to South Africa only in the 18th century. The cultivation takes place here on a grand scale in Stellenbosch.
Shiraz has a strong, slightly spicy taste. The flavors are: Blackberries, anise, cloves, leather, black pepper and even various spice blends.
Ideal food companions are poultry, duck or grilled vegetables. Mature hard cheeses harmonize very well. Also as a dessert, together with a dark chocolate of good quality- a dream.
South African Bordeaux Style blends
Have you ever heard of a South African Bordeaux Style wine? Bordeaux from France are made from 5 grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
Here in South Africa, the grape varieties of a Bordeaux Style wine are also: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
In 1855, Napoleon III had precisely defined the strict classification of a Bordeaux, with the percentages being variable.
The vineyards of the Chateaus were also carefully defined and this law is still in force today.
Blackcurrant, plum, graphite, cedar and violet are distinct flavor characteristics of a Bordeaux.
Like French Bordeaux, South African Bordeaux style wines have won awards and need not hide. Taste it and decide for yourself.
Bordeaux-Style blends of special quality can be found in these Cape wine farms.
Thelema-Stellenbosch, Holden Manz -Franschhoek, Simonsig-Stellenbosch, Beyerskloof -Stellenbosch, Groot Constantia-Constantia, Morgenster-Somerset West, Mulderbosch-Stellenbosch,Spier-Stellenbosch, Zorgvliet-Stellenbosch,Tokara-Stellenbosch.
If you are a South Africa fan, you can't miss this grape variety -a must!
Pinotage was crossed in 1925 by Prof. Perold from 2 grape varieties. The Pinot Noir grape and the Hermitage grape, also called Cinsault.
Hence the name Pinotage. The crossing of these two grape varieties makes Pinotage extremely hardy. It is now grown throughout South Africa in the Cape wine regions. However, it is mainly found in Malmesbury, Stellenbosch and Paarl,as it thrives very well in summer temperatures. Many styles of wine can be made from the Pintotage. The light "lunch wine", for example, tastes of fresh raspberries, red berries and strawberries - fresh and fruity. But also the more full-bodied variants with flavors of black currant, banana or caramel, even traces of cinnamon can appear.
The wine style variations of Pinotage are almost inexhaustible. South African dishes are an ideal food companion to a Pinotage. Grilled fish (e.g. Snoek),grilled meats or aromatic stews are very good companions with excellent balance.
Bring the Cape wine lands home and reminisce with a glass of Pinotage.