Camissa arrests the nose with rose petals, scented pelargonium and fresh red fruits of the earth. Hints of Turkish Delight and lemon zest attest to the perfect acidity of this wine; for Camissa may appear sweet but it finishes completely dry.
With a soft, rich nose of violets and peach, and just a hint of frangipani, Cyclus holds all the promise of a quality White Blend. This is beautifully carried through to the palate where the intense flavours of pear, pineapple, apricot and fig are rounded off with smooth, subtle oak for a creamy, long-structured finish.
A great wine of seamless elegance. Layers of mineral intense fruit, infused with gentle tannins are uplifted with fresh acidity uniting in a glorious fusion of full-bodied flavour. The dark purple colour infused with classic berry flavours and a hint of tobacco embody the vital elements so sought after.
Navitas means energy. It is energy that binds diverse elements into the one harmonious system we call alive. Vibrant with a life of its own, we have called our flagship red blend Navitas, as it is the embodiment of Avondale’s unique luminescence and character. Our water and mineralogy, our soul and cosmic connections, and above all, our energy are represented by Navitas.
A bouquet of berries and soft wood then moves to subtle flavours of dark berries, plum and oak for a smooth and balanced finish.
Our Chenin Blanc is made from 100% Bot River fruit, capturing the full flavour and potential that our terroir has to offer. It is a delicious example of cooler climate Chenin Blanc. Dry, fresh and delicious!
A stunner. Opens with forward fynbos and baking-spice aromas that are supported by notes of red apple, orange blossom and fennel. The palate boasts rich flavors of spiced citrus and apple pie, with waves of toasted spice and honeyed almond dancing through the long, evolving finish.
A stunning red. A combination of rich red berries and dense inky black berry fruit, with under tones of liquorice and leather. Delicate spices including thyme, clove, cinnamon and black pepper with a characteristic core of tannin running through, creating togetherness and serious length on the finish.
It has an attractive bouquet with blackberry, mulberry and wild hedgerow aromas. There is an attractive “coolness” to it. The palate has grippy tannins, ripe blackberry and bilberry with black pepper and iodine, persistent on the finish.
A deep ruby at the core which pales out to garnet at the edges. The bouquet is all about Pinotage, plums, roadside brambles and oak and its concomitant spices. The oak is in good support of the generous fruit, cashmere clad tannins. Gentle on the finish.
Why do we love it so much? The blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and a splash of Viognier. The combination works, producing a powerful wine with good fruit and some spice tempered by flavours of dark chocolate. We give them full marks for the name and the presentation too! Give it a try.
An eclectic blend of Tinta Amarela, Syrah, Mouvedre, Grenache and Carignan, overflowing with flavours pomegranate, cloves, pepper, ripe plums, masses of piquant spice and a savoury finish. Quite Mediterranean in style.
From South Africa’s Stellenbosch region, is a rich Bordeaux-style blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged in French oak, the wine shows juicy cassis flavours mixed with an elegant, earthy spice. A delicious, full-blooded wine.
Deep red colour with sweet ripe berry and red and black cherry flavours. The light oak usage contributes to chocolate and coffee flavours. This follows onto a fresh smooth tannin structure on the mid- and back palate ensuring a lively persistent finish.
This elegant Methode Cap Classique has a strong toasty bouquet and a faint lemon scent. It is a white crispy wine with a creamy complexity on the palate. A wine with great finesse.
Fruit driven beautifully poised. Aromas with peace and hints of citrus. Rich creamy flavours with a lively mousse which awakens the palate. The palate has both intensity and delicacy with a crisp and lingering finish.
This elegant Method Cap Classique has a strong toasty bouquet and a faint lemon and raspberry scent. There is a silky richness on the palate full of red berries balanced with a subtle mineral undertone on the finish.
The influence of the French oak gives this wine an appealing round texture and great complexity. A lovely harmony is formed by a hint of citrus and vanilla that makes an elegant wine.
Bright herbaceous aromas, gooseberry and tropical fruit salad aromas, almost flinty on the bouquet and markedly mineral on the palate. Pure and appealing on the finish.
Zesty citrus and ripe tropical fruit flavours. Well balanced with a soft, buttery character from barrel fermentation and maturation add to the complexity and roundness of the wine.
Rich red cherry plum andpronounced ripe mulberry flavours. An elegant cool-climate style of wine with intensity of fruit and length.
A melange of yellow and green tropical fruits with hints of citrus. A soft, full-bodied wine with a harmonious palate and coated acidity adding to the zesty, mineral finish.
Only grapes from specially selected vineyards in the mountainous areas of the coastal region are used to make Boschendal Shiraz. The elevated vineyards produce a classic style, with the wine maturing in French oak for 14 months. The result a wine with deep black fruit flavours, and elegant structure and notes of exotic spice.
Straw coloured with the finest of bubbles rushing to the surface, the aromas are of Granny Smith Apples and fresh baked almond brioche. Full and weighted mouthfeel, with a beguiling minerality and a long crisp citrus-zip ending.
Delicate cherry blossom pink with the tiniest of bubbles rushing to the rim of the glass where they form a corona. The bouquet shows red berry fruit and citrus. The palate is brisk, fresh crisp, redcurrant and pomegranate arils. Lovely tiny bubble sparkle.
Chardonnay dominates the wine with stone fruit & hints of pearl flavours. It also contributes to the richness of the backbone of the wine. The Pinot Noir becomes more noticed around the mid-palate adding unique elegance & fruit flavours. Hints of strawberry preserve impart an intriguing aroma. characteristic hints of ripe red berries are also evident. A truly versatile wine, bliss to match any cuisine…
A fine, delicate mousse. The bouquet has fresh aromas of green apples and citrus fruit, in addition to some almond notes. Full and creamy palate with an elegant minerality, a beautiful balance and a silky finish.
This iconic wine estate and pride of the Cape is situated between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. With over 333 years of winemaking heritage. While the superlative Syrah emanates sophistication, the Black Angus epitomises the estate’s history. As well as its wines, Boschendal is also famed for its ethically reared Angus cattle. The Black Angus is named in homage to the cattle, and has a Shiraz base, rounded off by Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The bouquet brings aromas of various red and black berries and dark fruits such as sour cherries and plums. The palate, opens wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. With balanced fruit acidity, it flatters with a soft palate feel without lacking freshness.
A fruity, well-balanced and full-bodied white wine with fruity aromas of mango, apricot and pineapple, paired with hints of nuts and honey.
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