South Africa (9)

Two Oceans Pinot Grigio (75 cl), €10.99

Along the Southern coast of Africa, two mighty oceans meet, the warm Indian Ocean & the cold Atlantic Ocean. This is where the cool sea breezes and the warm African soil harmoniously come together, slowing the ripening of the grapes to deliver a range of crisp and fresh wines with a distinctive flavour. Style: Fresh, crisp, well balanced with elegant tropical flavours and a hint of freshly cut grass.

The Bend In The River Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €8.50

Deliciously crisp and fruity with aromas of tropical fruit and hints of ripe gooseberries. This wine is an excellent aperitif and a perfect match to spicy asian cuisine.

Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €8.59

Located 250km north of Capetown this wine region represents the Cape's highest and most westerly vineyards. Orange groves line the riverbank alongside fields of Rooibos tea bushes. The red sand and alluvial soil along with cooling Atlantic breezes provide excellent growing conditions for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. With the assistance of modern technology in state of the art wineries, the Olifants River Valley is now emerging as a very good Sauvignon Blanc producing region of South Africa. The Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc is a lively, crisp, fruit driven wine with crunchy apple, guava, herbaceous hints and a flavoursome finish. Enjoy on its own or with chicken, fish or goats cheese dishes.

Neil Joubert Estate Wine Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €10.00

Winemaking The grapes were harvested in three tiers, each at different sugar levels to add complexity to the final blend. The juice was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks, with no oak contact. Cold- stabilized, fined and filtered prior to bottling. Tasting Notes Bursting with exotic aromas of white peach, passion fruit, yellow citrus, orange blossoms and green pepper. The palate shows lovely fruit concentration, with a delicate texture and a lifting acidity. Pure, focused, elegant and fresh, with lingering notes of guava and citrus fruits on the lengthy, dry finish.

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €10.99

Along the southern coast of Africa, two mighty oceans meet, the warm Indian Ocean & the cold Atlantic Ocean. This is where the cool sea breezes and the warm African soil harmoniously come together, slowing the ripening of the grapes to deliver a range of crisp and fresh wines with a distinctive flavour.

Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (75 cl), €25.00

Fermented and matured in 228 litre French oak barrels. Ripe, intense citrus and rich butterscotch flavours, layered with elegant toasty oak. Enjoy now, but will gain complexity with further cellaring.

Meerlust Chardonnay (75 cl), €33.00

This wine, classic in style, was grown and produced on the historic Meerlust Estate which has been owned by the Myburgh family for eight generations. It will complement fine food and benefit from further ageing.

Neil Joubert Estate Chardonnay (75 cl), €10.00

Tasting Notes: This wine is citrus-forward with undertones of biscotti and nuts. On the palate the acidity is surprisingly racy, but a subtle sweetness prevents it from being overpowering. The flavors are primarily fruity with hints of sweet oak flavors. A layered wine with a crisp finish. 15% Matured in New French Oak barrels for 6 months.

Willow Hill Chardonnay (75 cl), €7.99

The Chardonnay grapes are harvested early in the morning while they are still cool. This Chardonnay is in its purest form, unoaked and allowed to express itself as the classic grape it is. The result is a full-bodied wine with aromas of rich tropical fruit. The palate is lively and round with fresh apple, citrus and pear flavours in abundance, giving a crisp medium dry finish. Great all around wine, superb on its own or perfect with creamy pasta dishes. Serve well chilled as an aperitif. Enjoy.