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.
Sumaridges impressive Epitome blend was the wine which first persuaded us to begin shipping the estates wines over a decade >
The signature red blend of Glenelly, combining the rich and savoury, peppery character of the Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignons >
"I expected the 2016 Sumaridge Estate Merlot from South Africa to be well knackered but found it full of juicy ripe fruit >
£24
per case
Glenelly was purchased in 2003 by May de Mencquesaing - the estate's top cuvée 'Lady May' is named in her honour - winemaker >
An exciting blend of five grape varieties, from innovative winemaker Marc Kent. Dominated by around 67% Syrah, the grapes >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
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 >
Scenes from a movie based on the life of Napoleon were shot on the Cinéma site the year before vineyards were introduced, >
This is a wonderful example of the Syrah grape, showing the best qualities of the variety. It has a strong, complex aroma >
A big, flavoursome wine bursting with ripe fruit and spice. Very unpretentious in style, easy drinking, with smooth tannins >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
A great example of the first-class pinots coming from this pretty South African valley. Bold, and fruit-forward, with strawberry, >
The latest addition to Sumaridge's enviable range is this barrel-aged syrah, bursting with ripe bramble fruit. Deep ruby >
A big, flavoursome wine bursting with ripe fruit and spice. Very unpretentious in style, easy drinking, with smooth tannins >
"The 2018 MR de Compostella is a blend of 54% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 5% Merlot and 3% Petit >
