Full-bodied Reds from South Africa

Buitenverwachting Christine 2018

The Buitenverwachting Christine is an elegant Bordeaux cuvée from South Africa, consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Buitenverwachting wine estate stands for precise viticulture and wines with a strong character that reflect the elegance and complexity of the Constantia Valley near Cape Town.This Bordeaux-style cuvée combines power and finesse in perfect harmony and delights with wonderful blackberry and vanilla aromas as well as spicy, piquant notes.After careful selection of the grapes, the wine matures for 24 months in new French oak barrels (barriques) and then for a further 3.5 years in the bottle. On the palate, Buitenverwachting Christine is full-bodied, structured and harmonious, with velvety fruit density and a finely spiced tannin structure that makes it one of South Africa's most sought-after red wines.Enjoy Buitenverwachting Christine with grilled or roasted beef, braised lamb or mature hard cheese at a drinking temperature of 16-18 °C.

Content: 0.75 litre (€36.67 / 1 litre)

€27.50

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Cape of Good Hope Basson Pinotage 2017

Die Familie Basson gibt dem Wein ihren Namen. Auf dessen Farm werden die Reben gepflegt und bearbeitet. Nach dem Vergären in offenen Edelstahltanks wird der Wein für 14 Monate in Fässern aus französischer Eiche der 2. und 3. Füllung und dann für weitere 24 Monate in der Flasche gereift. Der Cape of Good Hope Basson Pinotage duftet nach einer Gewürzmischung und dunkler Pflaume mit einem Hauch von Leder. Den Gaumen umgeben interessante Aromen von Gewürznelken und pikanten Rauchnoten. Dieser Rotwein ist herrlich weich und mit sanften Tanninen ausgestattet. Das Finale zeigt sich fest strukturiert und langanhaltend.Der Cape of Good Hope Basson Pinotage ist geradezu gemacht für ein pikantes Essen vom Grill oder einen Wildschweinbraten.

Content: 0.75 litre (€26.53 / 1 litre)

€19.90

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Creation Art of Pinot Noir 2023

The Creation Art of Pinot Noir is a red wine from South Africa that is one of the flagships of the art of winemaking in the Cape. This Pinot Noir has a fascinating, multi-faceted aroma of rose petals, dark cherries, allspice, pepper and aniseed.The density of aromas on the palate is also impressive. Lush notes of cherries and plums mingle with earthy aromas of mushrooms and spices. Bowman writes of a "tangy, tannic structure from 60% new oak for 12 months" and of a top wine with purity, precision and structure for eternity.The light ruby Pinot Noir from the Art Of Creation range matured for a year in oak barrels, around half of which were new barrels. The barrels are meticulously selected and only the best are used for this South African red wine. The majority of the wine is vinified with whole grapes, i.e. without destemming and crushing. This is particularly suitable for Pinot Noir, as it extracts more color, aroma and structure.Look forward to an outstanding Pinot Noir, which you should enjoy at a drinking temperature of 16 to 18 degrees. The dry Art of Pinot Noir goes wonderfully with a duck liver mousse with raspberries and thyme or with confit de canard.

Content: 0.75 litre (€92.00 / 1 litre)

€69.00

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Creation Estate Pinot Noir Reserve 2023

Nur 3.500 Flaschen gibt es von diesem Pinot Noir aus einer Einzellage im Hemel-en-Aarde-Tal in Südafrika. Glücklich kann sich schätzen, wer eine solche Flasche in Händen hält. Denn 5 Sterne in John Platter’s Wine Guide sprechen eine deutliche Sprache: Der Creation Estate Pinot Noir Reserve ist ein herausragendes Beispiel südafrikanischer Weinbaukunst.Intensiv duftende Noten von frischen Himbeeren und Schwarzkirschen prägen mit eindrucksvoll würzigen Tönen (Pfeffer, Nelken, Muskat) das Bukett. Am Gaumen ist der hellrubinrote Wein wunderbar samtweich, mit reifen, geschliffenen Tanninen und großer Fruchtreinheit, die im Einklang mit einer knackigen Säure harmonieren. „2020 bietet eine Reihe von Düften und Geschmacksrichtungen und zeigt, wie verführerisch Pinot sein kann“, schreibt Christine Rudman im Platter und vergibt 95 Punkte.12 Monate reifte der Chardonnay im Eichenholz, wobei zu 35 Prozent neue Fässer zum Einsatz kamen. Dieser Reserve ist noch bis 2031 ein Hochgenuss.

Content: 0.75 litre (€45.27 / 1 litre)

€33.95

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De Toren Edition Z 2019

The Edition Z from the South African wine estate De Toren is a cuvée or a blend, as they say in South Africa, of the Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grape varieties. These grape varieties and types of cuvée can be found in Bordeaux, particularly on the right bank of the Gironde. The style of these wines is also reflected in De Toren Z.On the nose, there are notes of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, smoke, tobacco and coffee. On the palate, De Toren Edition Z is fruity and fresh with delicate acidity and strong but round tannins. The special complexity and power make this red wine unique. The complexity and spiciness in combination with velvety and elegance give this wine from the Stellenbosch region an exceptionally good balance.De Toren Edition Z goes excellently with lightly spiced dishes and complements fish just as well as duck or lamb.

Content: 0.75 litre (€47.33 / 1 litre)

€35.50

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De Toren Fusion V 2020

If you want to taste one of the absolute top wines from South Africa, De Toren Fusion V is a must. The V stands for the 5 Bordeaux grape varieties used in the wine. The quality is on a par with the great wines from Bordeaux.After hand-picking and selecting the grapes, a long, gentle fermentation followed. Maturation took place over a period of 12 months in 50% new and 50% second-fill barrels. Barrels of 225 liters were used. (90% French and 10% American) In the glass a clear violet with a slight sparkle. The nose is characterized by blueberry, cedar, black cherry, dark chocolate and a hint of fennel. On the palate, De Toren Fusion V offers a silky fullness with a hint of sweet fruit. The overall package of well-integrated tannins, long-lasting depth, firm structure and minerality makes this wine a top product.Pair it with grilled or roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary.

Content: 0.75 litre (€56.67 / 1 litre)

€42.50

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Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2021

This blend, mainly consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec, has a wonderfully multi-faceted bouquet uniting nuances of liquorice and blackberries with intense notes of cassis and a lovely spice. This showcase blend from South Africa is impressively concentrated on the palate, underpinned by skilfully integrated tannins. The Delaire Graff Botmaskop matured for 16 months in French oak casks, of which 50% were new barrels.

Content: 0.75 litre (€37.20 / 1 litre)

€27.90

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Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2022

The Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Reserve Merlot is an expressive red wine from one of South Africa's best-known vineyards. In the middle of the majestic Banghoek Valley - a region that owes its name "De Bange Hoek" (the "terrible corner") to former pioneers - the Merlot grapes thrive in the highest vineyards of the Delaire Graff Estate. The special combination of altitude, slope and soil structure creates the ideal conditions for exceptionally concentrated, aromatic berries.The grapes for this Merlot are harvested exclusively by hand in the cool early morning hours. After careful selection, the grapes are gently destemmed and partially crushed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature between 24°C and 26°C in open fermenters, supported by a targeted combination of punchdowns and pumpovers to extract the best possible color, structure and aromas. After primary fermentation, the wine spends a further four to six weeks on the skins at 16°C - a technique that adds depth and silky tannins.The Delaire Graff Merlot then matures for 16 months in 70% new French oak barrels - this gives it structure, ageing potential and complex spicy notes without overpowering the fruit.The wine is a deep ruby red in the glass. The nose reveals complex aromas of dark plums, juicy wild berries and a hint of fine spice. On the palate, the Merlot is dense and elegant, with ripe, polished tannins and remarkable balance. The structure is firm but supple, the finish is long and characterized by dark fruit and subtle oak spice.This elegant Merlot is an ideal accompaniment to hearty meat dishes such as braised leg of lamb, fillet of beef or duck breast. It also impresses with mature hard cheese or a lentil curry with roasted aromas.

Content: 0.75 litre (€49.20 / 1 litre)

€36.90

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Delaire Graff The Banghoek in Geschenkverpackung 2020

Master of Wine Tim Atkin hat in seinem 2020 South African Report den Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 auf die Liste der Weine des Jahres gesetzt. Stolze 96 Punkte vergibt der international renommierte Weinkritiker für den südafrikanischen Rotwein, der auf allen Ebenen herausragt.Das Bouquet dieses Blends aus Stellenbosch duftet intensiv nach Veilchen, dazu kommen wunderbar tragende, unterschwellige Noten von würzigem Eichenholz und Zeder. Fruchtige Noten von roten und schwarzen Früchten (Kirschen, Pflaumen) runden den Duftstrauß ab.Am Gaumen ist der Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 herrlich facettenreich. „Die meisterhafte Tanninstruktur des 2017ers unterstützt eine komplexe Vielfalt von hochwertigen schwarzen und roten Früchten“, urteilt Cathy van Zyl in John Platter’s Wine Guide. Sie vergibt 92 Punkte für diesen Cape Bordeaux-Blend aus der Icon Range von Delaire Graff, der nur in limitierter Auflage kreiert wird. Die Tannine sind wunderbar integriert, das Finale ist delikat-würzig. Der Rotwein hallt noch sehr lange nach. Für die Kreation aus 53% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot und 3% Malbec betreibt das Team um Winemaker Morné Vrey enormen Aufwand. Die Trauben werden in den frühen Morgenstunden geerntet und die Lese erfolgt mit größter Akribie, sodass nur das allerbeste Lesegut die Grundlage für diesen herausragenden Rotwein aus Südafrika bietet. Der Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 reifte dann für 16 Monate in französischen Eichenfässern, wobei zu 60 Prozent neue Fässer zum Einsatz kamen.

Content: 0.75 litre (€185.33 / 1 litre)

€139.00

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Delheim Grand Reserve 2020

The grapes for Delheim Grand Reserve 2020 were harvested by hand in small batches, with only the best grapes being processed. The juice was fermented in a combination of open-top fermenters and vertical stainless steel tanks. After extraction, the wine matured for 18 months in 300-liter French oak barrels.The complex bouquet of this cuvée of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.5% Cabernet Franc, 12.5% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot is dominated by blackberries and blackcurrants, followed by notes of tobacco and tomato leaf, fresh pencil shavings and cassis. On the palate, this red wine from South Africa is elegantly balanced with flavors of dark red fruits and a soft, chalky tannic finish typical of the region.Enjoy this powerful, fruity blend from the Stellenbosch region at a drinking temperature of 16 to 18 degrees. It harmonizes wonderfully with braised lamb shank.The ruby red Delheim Grand Reserve 2020 has won numerous awards:Diners Club Top 6 Finalist - Bordeaux Blend categoryWinemag Bordeaux Red Blend Report Top 1095 pts Tim Atkin MW 2022 SA ReportPlatter's Wine Guide: 5 stars

Content: 0.75 litre (€45.20 / 1 litre)

€33.90

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Delheim Grand Reserve 2021

The Delheim Grand Reserve 2021 is a powerful, elegant red wine from the traditional South African wine estate Delheim, which has been producing wines with character and a connection to their origin for over a century. This Grand Reserve stands for the highest quality standards and represents the best from the estate's selected parcels in the Stellenbosch region, one of South Africa's most important wine regions.The 2021 Grand Reserve presents itself in the glass in a deep ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a complex bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberries, black cherries and plums, complemented by spicy notes of vanilla, cedar wood and subtle hints of tobacco and spices. This aromatic depth indicates careful ageing, with the wine having spent time in wooden barrels to develop structure, finesse and finesse.On the palate, the Delheim Grand Reserve 2021 is full-bodied and harmonious with intense fruit, well-integrated, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. The dark fruit is combined with elegant wood notes and a clear minerality, giving the wine length and balance. The finish is long-lasting and balanced - a wine that offers plenty of enjoyment now, but can also continue to mature for years.Thanks to its structure and complexity, this Grand Reserve is an excellent accompaniment to red meat, grilled lamb, game dishes or mature hard cheeses. A wine with depth that combines tradition, terroir and craftsmanship at a high level and is suitable for both special occasions and sophisticated tastings.

Content: 0.75 litre (€46.53 / 1 litre)

€34.90

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Delheim Iconoclast Cabernet Franc 2020

With the Iconoclast Cabernet Franc, the Delheim winery in Simonsberg presents an expressive red wine with a clear origin and unmistakable character. The vines thrive in the Vaaldraai vineyard on weathered granite soils of the Oakleaf profile - a unique combination of soil, slope and altitude of 220 to 260 meters above sea level. These conditions give the wine its depth, structure and elegant spiciness.The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and processed gently. After destemming and light crushing, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by a two-week maceration period to intensify structure and complexity. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks before the wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels. This careful barrel selection results in a balanced, multi-layered wine with elegance and depth.In the glass, the Delheim Iconoclast Cabernet Franc presents itself with an intense, deep dark color. The nose reveals a complex interplay of aromas of dark berries, cassis, herbs and fine spices, underpinned by subtle toasted and woody notes. On the palate, it is structured and full-bodied with velvety tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious finish.This dry red wine is an excellent accompaniment to hearty meat dishes such as lamb stew, braised dishes or mature cheese. At a serving temperature of 16-18 °C, the wine shows all its elegance and depth.

Content: 0.75 litre (€70.53 / 1 litre)

€52.90

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