South African Red Wine
If you’re looking for a country with rich and distinctive winemaking heritage, then look no further than South Africa. South African red wine is known for producing fruity, juicy wines at great value, while simultaneously providing some of the worlds most elegant fine wines. Red wine from South Africa traces its legacy as far back as the 16th century. The mild, mostly Mediterranean climate infused by the refreshing winds from the Atlantic Ocean, offers unique growing circumstances for fruit-driven red wine.
The signature red blend of Glenelly, combining the rich and savoury, peppery character of the Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignons >
The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold >
Glenelly was purchased in 2003 by May de Mencquesaing - the estate's top cuvée 'Lady May' is named in her honour - winemaker >
Named after May de Lencquesaing, winemaker and former owner of the famous Château, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande >
This is a wonderful example of the Syrah grape, showing the best qualities of the variety. It has a strong, complex aroma >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
A big, flavoursome wine bursting with ripe fruit and spice. Very unpretentious in style, easy drinking, with smooth tannins >
The latest addition to Sumaridge's enviable range is this barrel-aged syrah, bursting with ripe bramble fruit. Deep ruby >
Pinot noir grows wonderfully well in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, benefitting from many hours of glorious sunshine and the >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Stellenbosch (magnum)
"A wine with this level of anticipation needs time and consideration. This wine was opened and tasted several times over >
A great example of the first-class pinots coming from this pretty South African valley. Bold, and fruit-forward, with strawberry, >
Sumaridges impressive Epitome blend was the wine which first persuaded us to begin shipping the estates wines over a decade >
2019 Crescendo, Taaibosch, Stellenbosch
"I expected the 2016 Sumaridge Estate Merlot from South Africa to be well knackered but found it full of juicy ripe fruit >
An exciting blend of five grape varieties, from innovative winemaker Marc Kent. Dominated by around 67% Syrah, the grapes >