Indeed, the word is out that these wines are seriously good values and South African winemakers have the exports (which have more than doubled over the past decade) to prove it. It’s also worth noting that according to The World Atlas of Wine (which is the definitive resource on wine IMHO) the Cape is actually home to the oldest “geology in the wine-growing world.” They also enjoy the extraordinary benefit of two significant sources of maritime influence: the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. These foggy, cooling influences help to cultivate wines that deliver an enviable combination of fruitiness and character. I’ve been tasting my share of wines from South Africa this month, below are three highlights:
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