South Africa (4)

Niel Joubert Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (75 cl), €17.00

The Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Note: The bouquet leads with rich dark fruits, followed by savory and roasted coffee. It has velvety tannins and its excellent balance between tannins, acidity and fruitiness shows finesse. This full-bodied wine finishes with lingering dark chocolate and savory flavors. 100% Matured in New French Oak 225litre barrels for 72 months. Analysis: Residual Sugar: 1.8g/1 PH: 3.60 Total Acidity: 5.7g/1

Willow Hill Shiraz Cabernet (75 cl), €17.29

The Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are harvested from the best slopes in the vineyards. They then undergo temperature controlled fermentation to preserve the pure fruit character. The wine, once fermented spends some time in oak barrels to add complexity and character to the final wine. The result is a rich full bodied wine with aromas of blackberries, chocolate and spice. The palate is full and round with ripe soft tannins, autumnal fruit, cassis and spicy oak. This is a great all round wine, superb on it own and a great match for traditional roast, tomato based pasta dishes and steak. Enjoy!

Hunters Peak Shiraz Cabrnet Sauvignon (75 cl), €7.99

This Hunter's Peak Reserve wine is made from the classic grapes Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The climate, cooling Atlantic breeze and terroir in South Africa are ideal for these two red grape varieties. They are harvested when perfectly ripe and blended together to produce a balanced wine with bundles of autumnal fruit flavours. Enjoy on its own, with cheese, red meat, game or tomato based pasta dishes. Why not try it with a little chocolate? Serve at 15° - 20°c. Bon Appétit!

Jordan The Prospector Syrah (75 cl), €23.99

The gold rush of the 1800's led to the discovery of tin in the gravels underlying the Syrah vineyards at Jordan. The allure of wealth was fleeting as the prospector dug over the soils for the vigneron. Rich dark chocolate, black fruit and fynbos flavours interlace with white pepper in this minerally syrah.