Old-vine Chenin, Pinotage and a thrilling new generation in the Cape Winelands.
South Africa has made wine since 1659, and its Cape vineyards are cooled by two oceans. It holds a treasure of old Chenin Blanc vines and its own grape, Pinotage, and a wave of young winemakers has made it one of the most exciting — and best-value — wine countries today.
Vineyard area
~90,000 ha
Classification
Wine of Origin (WO)
Climate
Mediterranean, ocean-cooled
Known for
Chenin Blanc, Pinotage
Where South Africa's wines on your list come from.
Cape Town's historic slopes — cool Sauvignon and the legendary Vin de Constance.
Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Sémillon
The Cape's flagship — structured Cabernet, Pinotage and serious Chenin.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc
Old bush vines and a revolution of fresh, natural Chenin and Syrah.
Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Cinsault
The varieties that define South Africa — open one for tasting notes.
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