While I've been hot on South African wines for years, it's great to see these dedicated winemakers getting some attention. Let's make sure that once the World Cup is over this well-deserved attention continues based on the merits of their very delicious wines! South Africa has a surprisingly long and colorful history as a winemaking region. It's the oldest New World region around! Truth is, while it's easy to lump South Africa in with other New World regions, it is decidedly Old World as far as wine is concerned. The South African wine industry can trace its roots back to the middle of the 17th century, but, as we know, history is often trumped by terroir and climate, and in those regards South Africa looks to be as Old World as it gets! Read on.