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White
750ml
Bottle: $32.94
12 bottles: $32.28
Rated 96 - Intense, stony and layered, it's a wine that builds on the palate, with effortless concentration, Loire...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
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White
750ml
Bottle: $26.37
12 bottles: $25.84
The tight racy acidity is the standout characteristic of this Chenin Blanc. Juicy ripe peach and pineapple fruit, a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $87.95 $90.00
A complex and layered nose of blackcurrants, plums, red cherries, rosemary and pine cone. Medium- to full-bodied with...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $10.53 $11.70
A good example of why Chenin has for a long time been the workhorse and favorite in South Africa but is now starting...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.83 $19.60
12 bottles: $17.48
Alluring plush black fruits, earthy notes and pencil shavings followed by a layered complexity. The smooth, silky...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $48.90
6 bottles: $47.92
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $41.59
6 bottles: $40.80
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $44.90
6 bottles: $44.00
The wine shows a real individuality and personality with bright fragrant violet perfume, sappy spicy peppery...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $12.35
APPEARANCE: Pale straw in colour with a greenish hue. TASTING NOTE: This unwooded Chenin Blanc is crisp and fruity....
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.38
12 bottles: $16.05
A wonderfully lively, intense, fruity and beautifully balanced dry Chenin Blanc. Aromas of green apples and white...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $50.95
The riper, dryer vintage plays to the strengths of these red varieties with a seductive perfumed nose of parma...

Muscat Chenin Blanc Red Blend South Africa Cape Region

Known as Moscato in Italy, and Moscatel in Portugal and Spain, Muscat is one of the oldest continually cultivated grape varietals in the world. It originally came out of the Middle East, and was picked up by the ancient Greeks, who brought it to Italy and elsewhere in their empire. Because of its astounding age and continuous use, it has long since been mutated and crossbred to produce dozens of subspecies, and it is known by lots of synonyms and regional names. Because of this, it is fair to say that there is no ‘true’ Muscat grape. The most popular - and oldest - varietal within this group, however, is Muscat Blanc au Petit Grains, which is grown with great results most notably in France and South Africa.



Known for its light and fruity character, Muscat of Alexandria is the second oldest of the Muscat grapes, and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean. The grape is prized for its versatility - indeed, almost every imaginable type of wine style, from dry to medium to sweet and sparkling, can be made from this varietal. Generally speaking, though, Muscat grapes have a relatively low acidity which make them unsuitable for ageing, meaning the vast majority of Muscat wines are drank very young, wherein they can express their best features.

Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.

Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.