Red Wines from South Africa
South African wines are renowned as having some of the finest Red Blends in the world.
What is a red blend? Okay, so wine can be complicated right? With the different aromas and nuanced flavor characteristics, it is sometimes downright confusing. Red Blends are one of those rare items in the wide world of wine that isn't so complicated.
Shiraz also known as Syrah in South African wine plantations have expanded significantly, from 1% of the vineyard area in 1995 to 9.7% in 2007 making up a total area under cultivation of 9,856 hectares (24,350 acres). Some see this variety as the "great hope" for South African wines. With the list I give you below, it's no wonder the Shiraz wine of South africa is such a popular choice worldwide.
If it is a rare and vintage wine of distinction that you are interested in, then choose the elegant Waterford Estate The Jem gifting wine with strong lead tasting notes and cassis backed by Cedar and spicy aromas.
A Bordeaux Blend is a blended red wine that contains varieties for use in red wines; the six blends used are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenere.
Kanonkop Pinotage is a rare and premium wine and is 100% Pinotage. This is a flavorful wine with a full-bodied structure. The taste is predominantly that of soft ripe tannins with a sophisticated and dry finish. This wine is excellent with spicy Asian cuisine and red meat dishes.
Saxon Private Collection Merlot is the creation of winemakers Nico van der Merwe and Marius Prins. This Merlot brings to mind mulberries and chocolate all in one glass and has been matured in oak for a year.
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir is not an overtly fruity wine, but is soft and sweet with hints of an appealing primitive personality, combined with a dark, spicy and fruity perfume.
