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
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| 2009 Chenin Blanc, Wide River, Robertson |
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| Fruity, aromatic and crisp, with hints of melon and pears. | Qty | |
| 2009 Freedom Cross Chenin Blanc, Franschhoek |
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| There is lots of fresh lemon and lime that crisps up the tropical fruit. The mid palate is sweeter with hints of apricot. It is fresh easy uncomplicated and has nice length. | Qty | |
| 2009 Freedom Cross Sauvignon, Franschhoek |
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| Sauvignon Blanc 92% Semillon 8%. This wine offers alluring flavours and aromas of fresh cut grass and tropical fruit, with apricot and fig. On the palate, it is fresh and zesty, with a lingering herbaceous taste. | Qty | |
| 2008 Slowine Chenin Blanc Sauvignon |
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| Clean zesty mineral style of the Sauvignon and the tropical aromatics of the Chenin Blanc combining to give a hugely enjoyable exotically rich wine with a fresh finish | Qty | |
| 2009 Running Duck Stellar Organics Chenin Blanc Sauvignon (Fairtrade & Organic) |
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| Zippy fresh tropical fruit (guava, papaya & pineapple) with zesty fresh finish | Qty | |
| Balls Brothers South African Sauvignon, Stellenbosch |
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| Gooseberry and kiwi aromas with herbaceous nuances. Fresh tropical fruits on the palate with a crisp, dry finish. | Qty | |
| 2008 Catherine Marshall Sauvignon, Elgin |
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| Fresh flavours of limes, passion fruit and ripe mangoes with a long, clean mineral finish. | Qty | |
| 2008 Paul Cluver Sauvignon, Elgin |
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| The colour is clear and bright, with a hint of green. The nose is quite expressive, initially dominated by capsicum but then followed by aromas reminiscent of grapefruit, passion fruit and fynbos. The mid-palate mouth feel is rich, with a 'citrus oiliness'. The lingering freshness of the wine is enhanced by mineral notes of gunflint, typical of the Elgin terroir. | Qty | |
| 2005 Crocodiles Liar Chardonnay, Bouchard Finlayson, Overberg |
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| Rich mineral and citrus fruit design overlaid with peach & vanilla flavour tones all enhanced by only the best French Oak | Qty | |
| 2007 Meerlust Chardonnay |
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| A big, structured Chardonnay, with nutty fruit, good acidity, a rich, creaminess and sturdy oak. | Qty | |
Red
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| 2007 Freedom Cross Cinsault Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek |
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| The raspberry on the nose gives freshness whilst behind is some sweeter strawberry giving some weight on the palate. A mix of red and lighter black lends interest to the back palate. | Qty | |
| 2009 Shiraz, Wide River, Robertson |
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| Lightly oaked and easy drinking, with warm, spicy and upfront fruit. | Qty | |
| 2009 Freedom Cross Pinotage, Franschhoek |
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| A Pinotage that shows lovely violet notes over brambly fruit, a medium-bodied wine with typical sweet berry flavours. Medium to full-bodied dry red wine with an approachable earthy and berry fruit aroma. Softly-styled in character with good wood integration. | Qty | |
| 2006/7 Slowine Shiraz, Overberg |
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| A Rhone like Shiraz, with superb rich spicy damson fruit, tabacco overtones and smooth fine tannins | Qty | |
| 2009 Running Duck Stellar Organics Shiraz (Fairtrade & Organic) |
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| Ripe smoky blackberry fruit with classic leather and tar overtones. Grippy tannins and firm finish | Qty | |
| 2007 Brampton OVR, Stellenbosch |
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| Red fruit aromas precede spicy blackcurrant and plum on the palate, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. | Qty | |
| 2006 Mischa Eventide Cabernet Sauvignon, Welington |
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| An inky black wine edged with deep red. An upfront nose showing concentrate black and red fruit, very inviting. Rich chunky fruit which moves seamlessly to the lingering finish. A full-bodied wine that shows luscious, velvety tannins with a well balanced acidity. | Qty | |
| 2005 Meerlust Merlot, Stellenbosch |
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| From one of the most respected estates in South Africa. Ripe and fruity with mocha notes, spice and rich fruitcake flavours. | Qty | |
