origin: South Africa

Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Babylonstoren
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Simonsberg-Paarl
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: An enticing nose of freshly sanded wood with a background hint of eucalyptus. A medley of dark, ripe fruit builds layer upon layer, before finishing with generous depth and complexity. A shining example of the beautiful cabernets that can be produced in South Africa with such tremendous value.
Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Secateurs Badenhorst Wines Chenin Blanc 2021

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Badenhorst Wines
Fanciful Name: Secateurs
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Swartland
Retail Price: $18.95

Tasting Notes: A light floral nose and a sniff of ginger. The palate is fresh, brisk with lemon cured, peach and wet stone on the finish. A great alternative to albarino.
Secateurs Badenhorst Wines Chenin Blanc 2021

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Retail Price: $42.00

Tasting Notes: This chardonnay is always one of the most complex and satisfying wines. This vintage did not disappoint. Lively acidity, savory butter notes and intertwined floral notes offer a twist of Burgundy and Napa Valley by way of South Africa.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

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Tania & Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc 2019

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Tania & Vincent Careme
Fanciful Name: Terre Brulee
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Swartland
Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: A chenin blanc that drinks like a chablis? Yep, it exists. Slight oxidative nutty quality; drink now.
Tania & Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc 2019

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Colmant Brut Reserve NV

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Colmant
Fanciful Name: Colmant Brut Reserve
Varietal: Champagne
Country of Origin: South Africa
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful nose of bright, ripe fruit and earthy underbrush grabs your attention in this Finger Lakes wine. Concentrated cherry, dark plum and raspberries show a plush texture on the palate, with just the slightest hint of dark chocolate showing through on the long creamy finish. Cool-climate pinot noir that can fool you into thinking burgundy, but at a fraction of the price.
Colmant Brut Reserve NV

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Keermont Estate Reserve Red Blend 2014

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Keermont Estate
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: A serious blend of Bordeaux varietals are showcased in this stunning offering. Ripe, fresh-squeezed red berries and black berries are seductively exposed from entry to finish. The long, dusty finish makes one think of California mountain fruit, but at a fraction of the price. 24 months in barrel and 36 months in cellar has this ready for immediate consumption — or it can be held for many years.
Keermont Estate Reserve Red Blend 2014

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Krone Rose Cuvee Brut Sparkling 2018

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Krone
Fanciful Name: Rose Cuvee Brut
Varietal: Rose-Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Tulbagh
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: Lively yet elegant, with a fine mousse dancing in the glass. Lovely notes of crushed strawberries, golden delicious apple and ripe cherries arouse the taste buds, giving way to a finish with a subtle bready texture that lingers joyously. Bubble-lovers should find great value in this vintage rosé that pairs with everything from cheeses to seafood to desserts and anything in between.
Krone Rose Cuvee Brut Sparkling 2018

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Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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Groote Post
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Darling
Retail Price: $18.95

Tasting Notes: Guava, green apples, light spice and minerals lace this refreshing chenin from the South Cape. The tropical edges are perfect with Asian cuisine.
Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2016

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Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Reyneke
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $135.99

Tasting Notes: Quite the powerhouse here. The wine is intense in color, with an impressive nose of intense black fruit, plus hints of spice. It has a solid backbone of acidity, with great structure, finesse and aging potential.
Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Reyneke
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $135.99

Tasting Notes: Quite the powerhouse here. The wine is intense in color, with an impressive nose of intense black fruit, plus hints of spice. It has a solid backbone of acidity, with great structure, finesse and aging potential.
Reyneke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: South Africa
Retail Price: $47.49

Tasting Notes: Beautifully structured, this cabernet exudes quality and intensity. The nose is dominated by black fruit, with hints of oak influence and other spices. The long finish showcases the balance of the wine. A keeper, aging it will reward those who are patient.
Kanonkop Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Kanonkop Kadett Blend 2015

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Kanonkop Kadett
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A true South African blend, with a little more than half of it being pinotage, about a third cabernet sauvignon, and the balancing merlot. The dark fruit on the nose is followed by supple weighty texture, with plenty of weight and spice to add to the interest and flavor of this Stellenbosch wine.
Kanonkop Kadett Blend 2015

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