South Africa
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Dutch settlers were quick to grasp the viticultural potential of the
Cape region, planting the first vineyard in 1655. Around 1680, the
French Huguenots brought winemaking tradition and experience which
saw the industry flourish. Thanks to this heritage, and massive investment in the 1990’s, South African wine straddles both the Old and New World in style, combining elegance and sophistication with powerful fruit character, making South Africa a real player on the global wine stage. |  |
| Wide River, Robertson Winery Wide River Chenin Blanc and Shiraz from the Robertson Winery, with vineyards nestled between the Breede River and the Langeberg Mountains, each have an abundance of flavour. | |
White
| Price | ||
| 2007 Chenin Blanc, Wide River, Robertson | £4.90 | |
| Fruity, aromatic and crisp, with hints of melon and pears. | Qty | |
| 2007 Franschhoek Chenin Blanc | £5.20 | |
| Pale gold with green flecks. This wine has a fresh nose of tropical fruit and honey. Dry palate with hints of peach. | Qty | |
| 2007 Franschhoek Chardonnay | £5.80 | |
| Crunchy green apples and citrus fruit aromas with creamy integrated oak flavours. | Qty | |
| 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Earth, Paarl | £5.80 | |
| A splash of Semillon in the blend rounds out the grassiness of the Sauvignon with hints of apricot and tropical fruit. | Qty | |
| 2006 Viognier, Wide River, Robertson | £6.00 | |
| Lush tropical aromas of peach and apricot and a rich, floral palate. | Qty | |
| 2006 Brampton Sauvignon, Stellenbosch | £8.20 | |
| Gooseberry and kiwi aromas with herbaceous nuances. Fresh tropical fruits on the palate with a crisp, dry finish. | Qty | |
| 2006 Meerlust Chardonnay | £16.30 | |
| A big, structured Chardonnay, with nutty fruit, good acidity, a rich, creaminess and sturdy oak. | Qty | |
Red
| Price | ||
| 2006 Shiraz, Wide River, Robertson | £5.50 | |
| Lightly oaked and easy drinking, with warm, spicy and upfront fruit. | Qty | |
| 2006 Franschhoek Cinsaut/Cabernet Sauvignon | £5.80 | |
| A blend of smooth Cinsaut and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruity and approachable. | Qty | |
| 2006 Franschhoek Pinotage | £6.50 | |
| Earthy berry fruit aromas with a soft finish. | Qty | |
| 2004 Brampton OVR, Stellenbosch | £8.20 | |
| Red fruit aromas precede spicy blackcurrant and plum on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. | Qty | |
| 2001 Meerlust Merlot | £18.40 | |
| From one of the most respected estates in South Africa. Ripe and fruity with mocha notes, spice and rich fruitcake flavours. | Qty | |
