A taste of South Africa
Explore some of the wines you'll find on the Wine Trail
Arniston Bay Cabernet Merlot 2009
Region: Western Cape
This wine shows intense fruity aromas of black cherries and blackberries with delicious sweet spicy notes. This medium bodied wine has a velvety texture and ripe tannins.
Stockists
Major Supermarkets
RRP: £5.49
Fairhills Shiraz Merlot 2009
Region: Western Cape
Crammed with chunky rich berry fruits and slightly spicy overtones from the shiraz, softened by plummy Merlot. Seriously good wine with a conscience!
Stockists
RRP: £5.99
Fish Hoek Shiraz 2009
Region: Western Cape
Ripe, juicy red fruit with exciting vanilla and black pepper on the nose and follows through for a perfect long finish of optimum fruit and beautifully integrated wood tannin. Goes superbly with grilled steak or game.
Stockists
Tesco, Waitrose
RRP: £6.99
Meerkat Burrow Blend 2007
Region: Wellington
A wine rich with ripe red cherry, sweet blackcurrant and subtle liquorice. Nutty chocolate wood tones give it a long velvety finish.
Stockists
Emperor Wines Ltd, 01403 865677
RRP: £6.99
Meerkat Pinotage 2008
Region: Wellington
A rich, juicy Pinotage with loads of sweet plum and black cherry characteristics. This lusty wine should be enjoyed with great food and great company.
Stockists
Emperor Wines Ltd, 01403 865677
RRP: £6.99
Meerlust Pinot Noir 2008
Region: Stellenbosch
Aromas of musk, wild strawberry and cranberry with hints of savoury richness and spice. Typical Pinot Noir fruit flavours of plum and red cherry.
Stockists
Selfridges, Fortnum&Mason, SAWinesOnline
RRP: £18.99
Nederburg Foundation 2009
Region: The Cape Winelands
An abundance of berry fruit with hints of spice and a smokey background. Excellent served with Mediterranean meat dishes such as spicy lamb, kebabs or traditional roasts.
Stockists
Waitrose, Morrisons, SA Wines Online
RRP: £5.49
SAAM Pinotage 2009
Region: Paarl
Typical plummy nose with juicy tannins and ripe, dark fruit with hints of vanilla. Pinotage is best enjoyed with a tender steak, or just on its own.
Stockists
Bibendum Wine Ltd
RRP: £5.99
Wagon Tree Cabernet Merlot 2009
Region: Banks of Breedekloof River
Intense aromas of ripe cranberries and currants. Gentle in the mouth with ripe tannins and a round velvet finish. Palette supported by sweet vanilla characters.
Stockists
Just Launched - to be confirmed
RRP: £7.99
Welbedacht Cricket Pitch 2006
Region: Wellington
Vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, minerals, dark chocolate, liqourice and orange with added floral notes. Chewy but ripe tannins will reward long cellaring.
Stockists
Emperor Wines Ltd, 01403 865677
RRP: £13.99
Welbedacht Syrah 2006
Region: Wellington
A rich nose expressing true Syrah character - cloves, violets, black cherries and vanilla. A peppery structure with toasted nuttiness and earthy undertones, softened by caramel and beeswax flavours.
Stockists
Emperor Wines Ltd, 01403 865677
RRP: £11.99
