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Western Cape, South Africa

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Newton Johnson Pinot Noir 2012, Upper Hemel En Aarde Valley, Walker Bay W.O., South Africa: Lovely! Rich and layered yet not heavy. Fleshy cherries that you want to put your arm into up the shoulder then just move your fingers slowly. Black kirsch aromas on the finish, some oak and ultra supple. Drink: 2014-2018. 660878 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. April 12, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
De Morgenzon De Morgenzon, Chardonnay 2012, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2017. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
De Morgenzon Syrah DMZ De Morgenzon Western Cape 2011, Coastal Region, South Africa  404202 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.25. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2010, Paarl, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa: Juicy and savoury with dried herbs and wild garrigue on the palate. Finishes with black plums. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2022. 15% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Full Review
De Trafford Wines, Sijnn 2009, Swellendam, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2022. 15% XD 750 mL  $33.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Twee Jonge Gezellen, Cuvée Krone Borealis 2009, Tulbagh, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2017. 12% D 750 mL  $24.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Riesling Hartenberg Stellenbosch 2010, Coastal Region, South Africa   750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paarl, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: A rustic, robust red that offers blackberry and cassis aromas. Decant for 1-2 hours. Finishes with wild blackberry, mocha, vanilla spice and dried herbs. Pair it with game dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 68767 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 2, 2014 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Rustenberg Brampton, Viognier 2009, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2019. 10703236 15% XD  $28.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bellingham, Chenin Blanc Vieilles Vignes The Bernard Series 2013, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2021. 459304 15% XD 750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bouchard Finlayson, Chardonnay 2011, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2016. 14% XD 750 mL  $23.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Graham Beck, Blanc De Blancs Brut NV, Robertson, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2017. 13% XD  $27.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vergelegen Vergelegen 2009, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2022. 14% D 750 mL  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2011, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This robust South African red wine is dependably delicious year after year! This Shiraz features aromas of ripe plums and blackberries. Full-bodied and smooth. Wonderful price. Love the nod to the Rhône Valley here. Finishes with toasty oak. Try it with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 561142 14.30% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Robertson Winery, Constitution Road Shiraz 2009, Breede River Valley,Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2014-2018. 14.50% D 750 mL  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Sauvignon blanc Klein Constantia 2013, -, South Africa  XD 750 mL  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Chenin White Wine De Trafford Stellenbosch 2013, Coastal Region, South Africa   750 mL  $32.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review
#00 Vergelegen Rd Stellenbosch 2005, South Africa  721118  750 mL. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Shiraz De Trafford Blueprint Stellenbosch 2007, Coastal Region, South Africa   750 mL  $31.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
De Morgenzon 14 Chenin Blanc Dmz Western Cape (De Morgenzon) 2014, South Africa, South Africa  429522 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Lots of mouth-watering acidity on this vibrant, zesty South African white wine. This Chenin Blanc comes close to Sauvignon Blanc in style with nettle and gooseberry notes. Very pleasant South African Chenin Blanc with lots of body and character. Notes of white peach, golden apple and smoke. Drink: 2016-2019. 231282 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Chardonnay - Demorgenzon Dmz 2015, South Africa  14%  750 mL  $14.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2016, Constantia, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2020-2030. 12% S 750 mL  $65.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2015, Paarl, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa Drink: 2014-2022. 15% XD 750 mL  $22.95. April 20, 2016 Full Review
Rupert & Rothschild Baroness Nadine 2014, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2021-2031. 13% XD 750 mL  $37.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Desiderius Pongrácz Brut Cap Classique Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: From the Western Cape wine region, Desiderius Pongrácz is a Cap Classique Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir traditional method bubble. Great value on this dry, medium-bodied and beautifully-balanced sparkler with a zesty, fine mousse of baked apple pie, honeyed pear, citrusy, spicy and toasty flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or pour with fried chicken. Drink: 2021-2023. 404111 12% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2023 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Dorrance Rosé 2020, Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2021-2022. 13% XD 750 mL  $13.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Dorrance Kama Chenin Blanc 2018, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa  13.50% D 750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Stormhoek Love Sparkling Moscato Rosé, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2021-2022. 5% MS 750 mL  $18.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tania & Vincent Carème Terre Brulée Le Blanc Chenin Blanc 2015, Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2022-2030. 182934 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Morgenster Estate Caruso Sangiovese Rosé 2018, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2022-2024. 12% XD 750 mL  $15.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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