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A delicious South African Chenin from the guys at Waterkloof, made with the care and attention normal reserved for wines of twice the price.

This sought ­after wine has fine, mineral Chenin characters with gentle ripe apple aromas, honeyed aromatics and delicious greengage and citrus lemon acidity on the long finish. A wine with great finesse and style

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

‘Wild Yeast Fermentation’ refers to the practice of letting the naturally occurring yeast in the environment to run the fermentation (rather than using cultured yeasts). Although wild yeast fermentations require closer care and attention by the winemaker, the results are a more complex and interesting wine.

Super great value for money red from the guys at Waterkloof.

Hints of dark fruits, chocolate and eucalyptus leading to a heady mix of fruit, rich chocolate and plums supported by soft tannins.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Grapes: 100% Pinotage

ABV: 13.5%

Food match: Braaied meat!

If you ask someone what is their favourite wine, most would mention a red or a white..very few would give a rosé. But, (for me) South Africa has taken the 'common' rosé and turned it into an art form. 

Such a delicate and perfumed rosé. Take a bit of sophisticated Provence rosé, give it a little hint of international dynamic, a little bit of relaxed "take me as i am" S'African personality and the result is this deliciously drinkable rosé from Stellenbosch.

Country:South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Mourvedre

ABV: at the delicious level.....13%

Biodynamic

From the true masters of Cape Cabernet - the benchmark Stellenbosch Cab. 2015 was the winner of platter 5* best Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa.

This is the only red wine produced by Le Riche that is not 100% Cabernet. A reincarnation of Le Riche's classic Cab Merlot blend, this is an exceptionally lovely, classically Bordelaise blend. Restrained but appealing on the nose with typical red fruit aromas of plum, cherries and milled pepper are balanced by an aroma of finely ground graphite found in Left Bank Bordeaux. The palate is a masterpiece of blending - hugely appealing with juicy mouth-filling flavours of red berries, plums and smoky hints balanced with a fine, soft tannic structure and rounded finish. Finely structured and phenomenally fine, Christo Le Riche has more than stepped into his father’s shoes!

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

ABV: 14.5%

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Petit Verdot

The backbone of the range, it’s a phenomenal expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon when it’s allowed a maritime influence, and it is this that sets it apart and marks it as truly Bordelaise. With carefully selected fruit from the cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch, the wine gains its complexity by expertly blending fruit from 4 specifically diverse terroirs. 

A balance of red fruit with hints of freshly shaved pencil - remember that note at school when you shaved a pencil - wood, graphite... Delicious as a background to the fruit.

Country : South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape: Cabernet Franc

ABV: 13.5%

Crushed laurel on the nose with more than a nuance of residual seaside salt.... or if you want a less pretentious description...bl**dy delicious!

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

ABV: 13%

Vegan, Vegetarian friendly

Biodynamic

This has a big and textured palate with stone fruit and fennel hints – it is rich and minerally, showing even a slight rocky quality about it. As bracing as the wind through the vines at Waterkloof.

Founded by Paul Boutinot in 2004 this majestic and fully-fledged biodynamic estate is perched high on top of hill overlooking the Western Cape’s False Bay and produces delicately fine wines with a real sense of place.

Gorgeous, dark garnet colour with a bright ruby edge. Aroma’s of black cherry, plum and peppery notes with a subtle hint of liquorice. The palate shows dark fruit and sweet spice supported by fine, supple tannins and a fresh finish. 

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%

Juicy, crunchy and fresh red fruit. Soft tannins. Very easy drinking. Biodynamic. 

This wine is playful in its aromas with pronounced cassis tones. Furthermore, a combination of blackcurrant, candied orange zest, violets and spices can be appreciated on the nose. In the mouth cassis fruit dominates with some spiciness to it, which is complemented by soft tannins that develop effortlessly.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

ABV:11.5%

Grapes: Cinsault

Cinsault vines have been grown for centuries in Southern France. In the Rhône and Languedoc regions it is primarily used as a supporting agent in red blends, especially Châteauneuf-du- Pape, to add spice and aromatics whilst mellowing out harsh tannins.

But perhaps its most important role in wine history took place in South Africa, where in 1925 it was crossed with Pinot Noir by Stellenbosch University Professor A.I. Perold in an attempt to create a unique South African varietal. Today this proudly South African varietal is known as Pinotage.

Seriously Cool Cinsault is produced from more than 40 year old bush vines on the cool slopes of the Helderberg region. Older vines are known to have reached optimal balance in growth and production through time. This allows for low yields and ripe fruit with intense flavours. The soils are of decomposed granite origin with medium-sized stones, helping with drainage and moisture retention. Production was approximately 4t/ha.

A delicious South African Sauvignon from the guys at Waterkloof, made with the care and attention normal reserved for wines of twice the price. Fresh and vibrant with grassy, gooseberry and citrus characters. Crisp, clean finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Bruwer Raats, the winemaker, must be a front-runner for the accolade of ‘King of Chenin’. Not just in South Africa, but globally.

The wine has a distinctive yellow apple and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavours. The wine ends with zesty citrus flavours, and has a long mineral finish

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Bruwer has established a reputation as a New World leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Neil Martin called him ""one of the top growers in the region, perhaps in South Africa"" and gave his Eden High Density Cabernet Franc 95 points. He crafts soil specific wines that embody the unique characteristics of the Stellenbosch region. The Original Chenin Blanc epitomises the balance between power and elegance, while the Family Chenin delivers a refined complexity with firm minerality.

An elegant rendition of this normally unruly varietal. Features raspberry, dark fruit and herbal notes whilst an almost meaty, wild aroma can be detected on the nose. Typical vigour expected from this varietal, with a high concentration of fine tannin and a surprising lightness of touch helped by the lower alcohol.

Country : South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grape: Mourvèdre

ABV: 12.5%

Living soils and a natural approach to winemaking means that each of the single-varietal wines in the Circumstance range is truly defined by the circumstances influencing the chosen varietal and vineyard blocks, including: soil, aspect, altitude and vintage. The Mourvedre is from a single, windswept, south-facing (less sun exposure) block 250-300m above and a mere 2 miles from The Atlantic. These factors combine to produce low yields, balanced grapes and wines with a true sense of place. Production was a miserly 4 tons per hectare. Mourvedre is one of the few varietals with enough wind-resistance to plant as bush-vine on Waterkloof. Grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the cellar by horses for hand-sorting. Bunches are sorted and whole-bunch fermentation happens spontaneously with wild yeast in large, open-top wooden fermenters. Manual punch-downs or foot-pressing take place 1-2 times per day and the wine is left on skins for 30 days before going through malolactic fermentation in old 600 litre barrels then ageing for 16 months in the same vessels. No fining, just a light filtration. No additons other than sulphur. Vegan friendly, biodynamic wine. 6 barrels made.

Complex nose with hints of spice, chocolate and mocha. Good structure with plum and mineral complexity and a lingering finish.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet, Petit Verdot & Malbec

ABV: 14.5%

Deep and generous red colour with a dark core. Ripe red and black fruit with liquorice and black olive notes. The palate is seamless, sophisticated and stylish. Structure and texture weave into a tightly focused, multi-dimensional palate. Fine and persistent tannins work well with the bright acidity and will give this wine great longevity.

Country: South Africa

Region: Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch

Grapes: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot ,20% Syrah

ABV: 14%

Stunning wine! A very rich, appealing nose of black and blueberry aromas and hints of cigar box and tobacco spiciness. The palate is exceptionally full and round, yet precise with a crème de cassis, black currant and Cedar wood of the nose following through with notes of pencil shavings, red capsicum, tea leaf and notes of clove. Grainy tannins and a perfect acidity balance the dark berry fruit on a rich mid-palate, suggesting significant ageing protentional. The finish is smooth and complex with its offering of red liquorice, fennel and exotic spice and an impressive length.

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%

 “A medium bodied savoury style, with freshness reflecting the coastal climate. Aromas of dark and red berries, with blackcurrant leaf and a hint of chocolate and spice. A herby fynbos note too, lending a sense of place, and well-integrated tannins”. Decanter 90 pts

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Cabernet Franc

ABV: 13.5%

This elegant wine displays aromas of stone fruit, white flowers and a hint of honey. Because of the longer alcoholic fermentation the flavours are well integrated on the palate and ends with a crisp acidity. A seriously good wine

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

Seriously Cool Chenin Blanc is crafted from 30-40 year old bush-vine vineyards in the Helderberg area. The vineyards are close to the ocean, which ensure a long growing season and allows for ripe fruit with good concentration and a balanced acidity. Production from these grand dames of South African viticultural heritage is a miserly 4 tons/hectare. Waterkloof follow a traditional, minimalistic approach in their gravitational cellar which means interfering as little as possible with the winemaking process. 

We love Waterkloof's Biodynamic farming philosophies and their delicious, balanced wines.

Waterkloof Cape Coral Mourvedre Rosé 2018 Biodynamic

Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc 2015

Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc 2018

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The nose has green apple, white peach, yellow plum fruit and delicate orange blossom notes. The palate is full, wide and oily with the most delicious texture, mixed with lime, citrus, granny smiths, white pepper and vanilla. Beautifully balanced, linear and elegant.

Country: South Africa

Region: Durbanville and Stellenbosch

Grapes: Semillon Gris

ABV: 12.5%

Drink now and over the next 20 years if you can keep it that long!

Named after the Welsh Griffin where the Gabb family originate from. Opulent lavender and violet nose with a silky smooth cassis and mulberry finish. South African wine at its very best!

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Grapes: 100% Syrah
ABV: 13.8%

"I picked up unique and extraordinary tones here, with liquorice, bouquet garni, prune and blueberry flavours swirling around a cool, breezy, fresh core which lifts the whole and makes it fly. While this is a profoundly rich wine it is also uncommonly light on its feet making it perfect for drinking now. What it manages to do like no other Cape creation I can think of is to summon up such amazing complexity while remaining so nimble and refreshing on the palate. A little like a Griffin, this wine has the heart of a lion and the wings of an eagle and I hope it finds its way, eventually, into your wine collection". Matthew Jukes

What a treat from this highly regarded organic and biodynamic producer in Stellenbosch! On the nose there are complex notes of yellow peach and nectarine stone fruit, honey, burnt oranges, citrus peel and a gorgeous salinity. Vibrant and clean on the palate, perfectly balanced with lemon and lime flavours, red apple fruit intensity with spicy ginger and a stony minerality on the finish. This wine is beautifully poised. Sadly there was very little of it made, so try it on our wines dispensers if you can and hopefully we will still have it in stock.....

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

ABV: 12.5%

Organic

No Added Sulphites

Vegan/Vegetarian

Winemaker Rudiger Gretschel notes:

'The dry 2016 vintage saw our 5ha of old Chenin hardly giving us a crop. In a normal year we average between 6-10 tons out if this vineyard. In 2016 we got a mere 1,7 tons of the entire block. We picked the grapes rather late despite the dry year waiting for the sugar to pick up. The fruit tasted amazing with a very fresh acidity. Once we whole bunch pressed the grapes I was amazed again by the clear, fresh juice. For this reason we decided to not do an overnight settling and took the juice directly to 300l, 2nd fill barrel for natural ferment. We ended getting 3 x 300l barrels from 5ha of vineyard.
The must fermented in barrel in a cold room. After ferment we kept the wine in
the cold room for maturation, because I wanted to inhibit the secondary
fermentation. In January this year we racked it out of barrel under a blanket
of ‘dry ice’ and bottled it the next day without any filtration, or SO2.'

94 points Tim Atkin MW

5 Star Platter Winery

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Grapes: Chenin Blanc

ABV: 12.5%

Organic and Biodynamic

Vegan/Vegetarian

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