Wines of the new south african books 2018

This history of south african wine incorporates detailed descriptions of a range of highquality wines. And the big surprise is allnew 25 wines of the year awards in all varietal. The 2018 raats family wines, original chenin blanc unwooded, stellenbosch, south africa luxury 799. The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two important aspects of our wine industry. These south african wines are ecofriendly, sustainable and. South africas wine zones are divided into region, then smaller districts and finally wards, but the countrys wine styles are differentiated more by grape variety than by region. The 2018 secateurs chenin blanc, which adi described as the most fun wine to make, comes from 28 different parcels, of which 17 are over 50 years old, on granite soils in the paardeberg mountains. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. South african cuisine is a unique blend of the culinary art of many different cultures. Wine doyen john platter offers insights into where south african wine is now, and where the. Pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault, is the countrys signature grape, responsible for redfruitdriven, spicy, earthy reds.

South african wine may not be the next big thing, but it. Three wines from new south africa david williams food. Everyone from expert writers, tasters, winemakers and hobbyists are creating quality content to share with others. Wine blogs in south africa are becoming more and more popular every year with many people writing about this interesting industry. Over the past few weeks ive found myself increasingly drawn to wines that share certain sensual qualities. South africas labels allow drinkers to better know where their wine came from. A growing group of vintners are, however, following a new. I am a south african, capetonian, from somerset west, right in the heart of the wine region. Top five most expensive south african wines with the nederburg auction and the cape winemakers guild auction in the last couple of months showing some wonderful prices realised for south african.

These new and upcoming books by black authors will give. So have a look below at ten interesting facts that have led to this modern era for south african wines. The winebow group and negociants usa join forces creating an unparalleled national import division of australian, new zealand, and south african wines. A south african explores the madness in his country, his tribe and himself, this book was a bestseller in south africa and elsewhere when it came out in 1990. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the. Best south african books great books written by south africans. The winners of the 2018 old mutual trophy wine show have been announced. There is a lot of new thinking and experimentation, and producers listen closely to what consumers want. Any survey of south african wines needs to combine tradition and a lengthy winemaking heritage along with new ideas and challenging examples of change and experimentation. A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. News about south african wines, including commentary and archival articles published. A new documentary released by dgb pty ltd, entitled the inconvenient truth about south. Over time, we have grown to be a leading producer of fairtrade wine from south africa, devoted to responsible handcrafted wine. S s outh african wines are simply an infusion of the old winemaking methods combined with new ones to create modern bottled poetry for you.

The land, the vines, the people is a must for all of those interested in understanding the extraordinary wines of new zealand. Five natural wines from south africa that are really. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, pinot noir, pinotage, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and. As in australia and california, however, many of the best wines. Get out of the dark with our annual wine vintage chart. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cape peninsula and walker bay ccapable of making mouthwateringly fresh whites as well as complex reds, these cooler areas benefit from atlantic breezes and are a rich source of different styles. Jul 03, 2017 illustrated with threedimensional maps of regions and localities and spectacular photographs of the vineyards, the wines, and the winemakers, new zealand wine. Gerakaris family wines, the first and only johannesburg winery open for walkin tastings and sales, is bringing cape towns wine culture to joburg. In 2015, with approximately 3,500 grape growers and 323,000 vineyard acres, south africa was ranked the eighth worlds largest wine producer. Oct 12, 2017 three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking out we taste a pinotage, a chenin blanc and a shiraz from familyowned wineries based in western cape town whose mediterranean climate. The lanzerac wine estate would like to offer heartfelt congratulations to the individuals and teams behind the blogs selected for the top 18 south african wine blogs 2018. South africa has been producing wine since the first vines.

Best south african wines you need to try the independent. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise explore. If youre able to get your hands on the ars collecta wines by codorniu raventos, youre going to blush when you realize these wines were produced in spain and not in champagne. Having tasted across the range of our south african wines, our private account managers have earmarked these 9 bottles as their standout favourites. South africa the winds of political change in south africa may bring a renaissance of interest in south african wines, helped by one of the most favourable exchange rates in the business. The official 2018 wine vintage guide wine enthusiast. Sa wine classification 2020 the top south african wines and cellars over the past 10 years best track records from 2010 to 2019 inclusive consensus of the top panels a pooling of expert opinions about south african wines. On your travels, if you decide to bring south african wine to your.

Sep 14, 2018 south africa is now well worth considering because the wines are seriously undervalued, and a new wave of producers is making distinctive, ageworthy, appetising, definitively south african wines. Mar 09, 2019 the african ethnic groups that make up the majority of south africa today did not live in this region when european settlers came to the cape, he said, though he acknowledged that europeans had. This month we are aiming to capture the spirit of the cape from its stunning landscape to its talented, passionate producers proving just why we should all be drinking more south african wine. Welcome to platters by diners club south african wine guide. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship. South africa great value wines for current and future. Oct 12, 2017 three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking out. Jan 22, 2020 the south african industry has been quick to embrace the transparency and thoroughness of the sustainability practices, with 92 per cent of producers using the seal in 2018 figures have yet to be. The best wines to drink during lockdown food the guardian. The winebow group and negociants usa join forces creating an. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets.

Make sure your winery importer is listed in our newest version of. Your opportunity to buy south african wine from the old masters to the new wave including meerlust. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. Tesco finest fair trade breede river sauvignon blanc 2018, 12. According to statistics provided by the parisbased international organisation of vine and wine oiv in april 2019, the area under vine throughout the world was estimated at 7. May 20, 2019 stellenbosch, south africa for fine olive oil, south africa does not readily come to mind. Fleur du cap essence du cap chardonnay 2018 south africa. Discover our story of vine to wine on this site, or in wellington near cape town when you book to taste wine in our 260 year old cellar. A new winery is bringing cape town wine vibes to johannesburg. In the last twenty years south africas wine industry has gone through a revolution, and today the country is a major producer of quality wines. Thank you to yourselves, and your readers, for sharing in our passion and love for good food, good wine. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the exports of all south african wine in key international markets. Hamilton russell chardonnay, hemelenaarde valley, 2017 walker bay.

View of the simonsberg mountain, the nearby vineyards produce some of the most highly saught red wines in south africa all about the blend. South african wine, particularly red there were always good whites has changed beyond recognition in the past five years, the ponderous and smokydirty. Wosa, which was established in its current form in 1999, has over 500 producers on its database, comprising all the major south african wine exporters. Top 20 wineries in south africa 2018 classification. Discover a wide selection of south african wines at marketview liquor. Sep 27, 20 south africas most planted wine grapes are chenin blanc and cabernet sauvignon. Buy platters 2019 south african wine guide new edition by isbn. Dec 26, 2018 despite a viticultural heritage that dates back to the 17th century, while south africas new world counterparts in the americas and antipodes romped home with high quality brands and a burgeoning fine wine reputation there was a sense that, with a few exceptions, rather like the italian rugby team at the six nations cape wines just werent. Mar 11, 2019 our top south african wine picks showcase both the versatility of south africas terroir with wines from stellenbosch, franschhoek, swartland, elgin and the tulbagh valley as well as the skill of the countrys winemakers who are producing stunning blends but also seriously highquality singlevarietal wines, and not just from chenin blanc. The uk cemented its position as the most valuable export market for south african wine in 2018, show new figures. But the mediterranean climate of the cape wine region is excellent for olive trees, as giulio bertrand. South africa is one of the most exciting wine regions these days, especially for premium and ultrapremium wines. South africas top wine export markets in 2018 decanter. These new and upcoming books by black authors will give you life in these perilous times.

These are the most highly rated wines of the cape over the past 10 years those with the best track records involving numerous vintages in over 30 local and international forums for the assessment of wine quality and interest value between 2009 and 2018 inclusive as celebrated in the annual south african wine. The winery, which occupies a restored farm building in the quaint suburb of craighall park, opened to the public earlier this month. Therefore, it was uplifting to read the report on south african wine exports 2018 from wosa wines of south africa. Todays selection represents the rainbow of wines that south african producers make, with seven wines from different grapes for wine lovers to explore the countrys range. Its been exciting to watch the cape evolve into a major player on the worlds wine stage.

Some outstanding and much talked about wine producers in south africa at the moment make wine that are different from what you normally would expect from this country. A beginners guide to south african wine serious eats. Three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking. More and much finer south african wines at reasonable prices. The much maligned south african pinotage grape is due a renaissance. More significant in south africa than much of the new world notably new zealand and chile are blends, which make selection more complicated, as the style of the wine is less easy to anticipate. It was, for example, necessary to comply with eu regulations because a great deal of south african wine. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine. Sep 05, 2019 more and much finer south african wines at reasonable prices now in the market, part two john mariani contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Wines of the new south africa by tim james hardcover. South african red wines cabernet sauvignon 30,000 acres 2011 there is a savory complexity to south african cab, which makes it a delightful alternative to the more fruitforward cab values from paso robles or sonoma, california.

Platters south african wine guide everything you want to know about south african wine, brought to you by the countrys favourite wine adviser. South african wines have been too cheap for too long. The wines of hamilton russell are widely regarded as the best in south africa and among the best in the world. Certain basic principles were taken into consideration when the system was formulated. Our top south african wine picks showcase both the versatility of south africas terroir with wines from stellenbosch, franschhoek, swartland, elgin and the tulbagh valley as well as the skill of the countrys winemakers who are producing stunning blends but also seriously highquality singlevarietal wines, and not just from chenin blanc.

Jun 07, 2017 read more on this in britts article on forbes. Whether youre after fiction or nonfiction, or genres such as action, romance, adventure, biographies or. The old mutual trophy wine show is south africa s premier wine competition, identifying the very best cape wines. We have two south african domaines in our hk portfolio of wines. We taste a pinotage, a chenin blanc and a shiraz from familyowned wineries based in western cape town whose mediterranean climate. This new scheme would not only protect wines of origin but also wines made from a specific cultivar or vintage. South africa, in my opinion, is making the most exciting wines of any new world country at the moment over 20 years of buying fine wine, ive increasingly noticed the south african category. Top 18 wine blogs south africa 2018 lanzerac wine estate. The export value is finally increasing, after many years of immobility. Notably chile and new zealand have also created national wine standards for sustainability that have real substance and veracity. Five great avantgarde wines that show you the new south africa heres the introduction. Wines of south africa wosa is a fully inclusive body, representing all south african producers of wine who export their products. In the 18th century, there was a shortage of proper oak barrels for aging, and terroirs and climates had yet to be matched to the grapes most suited to grow in them.

Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines. As a local online wine store we source interesting vintages and varietals from all across south africa, including. South african wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food friendly, blending elegance and power. Lowrys pass in the western cape region and nelson estate in the paarl region. Are south african wines finally about to get a bit more. New releases want to get your hands on the latest and hottest new books from penguin random house. Tradition and revolution was published in mid 20 by university of california press i have privately brought in some copies of the book which i am able to sell at a. The eighth biggest wine producer in the world, south africa offers perhaps.

Jancis robinson on south african fine wines financial times. First in 2018, im going to drink allllllllllllllllllllll the cava. Guilt, sorrow, and the limits of forgiveness in the new south africa by. Syrah and chenin blanc have surged, while bluechip grapes like cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are consistently excellent. Be the first to ask a question about wines of the new south africa. The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book.

Now a new political age has arrived, and with it wine growers dedicated to bringing out the distinctive character derived from the soils and the nearperfect climate for grape growing enjoyed by various areas of south africa. Shop our wide selection of the best brands such as. The wines of south africa events may have been postponed this month, due to the covid19 pandemic, but that doesnt stop us celebrating some of the fantastic wines on offer from there. In terms of world wine production, south africa ranks as ninth in overall volume production of wine and produces 3. South african wine exports rose by 4% globally to r9. Case discounts and free shipping available on select bottles. South african wine a guide to the wines of south africa. Great prices from, largest retailer of south african, australian, new zealand, chile and argentina wines.

Top sa wine ratings in 2020, 2019 see below for every south african wine judged very good to worldclass or better by the top tasting panels on the planet during the past couple of years. Jul 30, 2018 south african wine may not be the next big thing, but it deserves to be. It means we have arrived and this pioneering exploration of new south african. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise. The liquor industry in south africa 2018 provides statistics for the sector, describes current conditions and trends, and discusses the impact of new regulations and other factors influencing the. So, with very little wellorganized group marketing or educational effort in the u. These south african wines are ecofriendly, sustainable and real. Established winemakers reemerged onto the international scene in the early 1990s, following the demise of the apartheid era, and new wines, wineries, highly. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines. My heart misses home every day, but thankfully, being able to enjoy south african wine, especially reds, where one can taste south africa. Oct 04, 2018 south africas cape wine regions are home to a great diversity of soils and microclimates, which allows for the cultivation of different grape varieties. Mar 15, 2015 traditional south african cooking is a collection of wellknown south african recipes that will enable the modern cook to continue the tradition and produce the same delicious meals that our ancestors used to enjoy. Cava matthew kaner, good measure, bar covell and augustine wine bar.