South Africa occupies a fascinating space in the wine world—physically and stylistically bridging the gap between Old World structure and New World purity. From the coastal breezes of Walker Bay to the rugged, sun-drenched granite soils of the Swartland, South African winemakers are crafting some of the most distinctive, terroir-driven wines available today.
This month, we aren't just tasting generic international styles. We are diving deep into the grapes, categories, and revolutionary winemaking movements that belong entirely to South Africa.
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To ensure everyone can taste the exact same wines, I've mapped out a core list available across multiple warehouse markets on wine.com.
Order the following three bottles for the main tasting line-up:
Pinotage is South Africa's famous homegrown red grape, but inventory is completely different in every state.
Bonus Challenge: Find any South African Pinotage at your local shop or on wine.com, bring it to the Zoom, and we’ll do a crowdsourced "Show & Tell!"
A few suggestions:Painted Wolf Guillermo Pinotage ($24)Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage ($25)
Admit one household or one computer screen to join. Invite your friends and family over and make a night out of it!After registering, you'll be directed to the page to buy your wines and sent the Zoom link to attend the event. Cheers and see you there!
