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We carry over 44 varietis of wines from South Africa!

Although we technically place South Africa in the New World, we must admit that its wines are rather reminiscent of European wines.  the tatse of South frican Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, may remind you of a French wine, but not quite.  Onthe other hand, it doesn't really resemble a New World red from California or Australia, either.  South African wines manageto combine the subtlety and finesse of French wines along with a taste of the volumptuous ripeness of California wines. In short, they are somewhat between both worlds.

The most planted grape variety in South Africa is Chenin Blanc, often locally caked Steen.  The versatile grape primarily makes medium-dry to semi-sweet wins, but also dry wines, sparkling wines, late harvest botrytis wines and roses.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Noir have become ncreasingly important red varieties, while Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are popular white varieties.  Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc do particularly well in South Africa's climate.  (Producers here make a very assertice version of Sauvignon Blanc.)

And then you have Pinotage.  Uniquely South African, Pinotage is a grape born as a crossing between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (the same as Cinsault, the Rhome Variety.)  Pinotage is a truly delicious light to medium red wine.

 OUR STAFF RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING CHOICES FROM SOUTH AFRICA:

FLEUR DU CAP Pinotage South Africa - Coastal Region 750ml $11.99 A medium - bodied, smooth wine wth rich blackcurrant and plum flavors in beautiful harmony with vanilla undertones.	The Wolf Trap Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier 2008 $11.99  A very cool red blend from the Franschoek Valley in South Africa.  Loaded with aromas and flavors of blackberries, smoke, black pepper, roasted game, blueberries, tobacco, earth, chocolate and oak. Ideal for barbeque ribs or grilled steaks.
Beyond Saubignon Blanc 2008 90 Points - Wine Spectator $11.99 This racy, livewire bottling offers tremendous bang for the buck. It's packed with zesty flavors of gooseberry, green pepper, and lime backed by pronounced herbal notes and a minerally tang. It displays an elegance typical of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.	Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 89 Points Wine Spectator $9.99 Ripe blackcurrants and plumy fruit on the nose lead to soft ripe tannins that balance toasty oak aromas and sweet fruit flavors. According to the Wine Spectator: "Medium-weight, with a mix of red and black cherry, herb and toast notes. Contains 8 percent Syrah and 2 percent Petit Verdot. Drink now."