Two Oceans Pinotage Western Cape RSA

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by Two Oceans (12 x 75 cl)

A tangy crisp tropical fruit flavour with green herbal overtones (6 x 75 cl)

Two Oceans wine takes its name from the two great oceans that converge at the Cape, the warm Indian and the bracingly cold Atlantic. The Cape’s coastal region enjoys a temperate climate, cooled by daytime maritime breezes from both oceans and a drop in night-time temperatures that allow grapes to ripen slowly – ensuring greater flavour. The Grapes are sourced from Stellenbosch, known as one of the finest wine-growing areas in the world, Wellington, Worcester as well as cooler-climate areas for pure concentration of flavour. Styled for easy drinking, the Two Oceans range of varietal and blended whites and reds shows how it is possible to fuse character with elegance to create well-proportioned wines that offer pure palate pleasure. The grapes were harvested by hand and machine, with each vineyard block being separately vinified. In each case, the juice was fermented at between 24° and 26° C. The juice was left on the skins for five days for maximum colour extraction. The skins were then removed, pressed and the pressed juice added back and then fermentation was completed. After malolactic fermentation the wine was blended in a ratio of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon to 35% Merlot. Winemaker Coenie Snyman says of this medium-bodied, smooth and very approachable wine made for early enjoyment that its nose offers ripe strawberry and cherry aromas carried through on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)

Aromatic grapey medium dry white. (12 x 75 cl)

'Speaking of South Africa, if you see a label that says 'Stormy Cape Cinsault-Shiraz' and a price tag of £7.99 you may, like me, say 'Oh, just another South Africa red blend' and pass on. Well you would be missing a real treat. Selected and blended by the winemaker at the now legendary Thelema winery, Stormy Cape red resembles, I reckon, the kind of old-fashioned red Burgundy that used to be fortified with Rhone or North African wines. It has a remarkably complex nose, very classy stuff in fact, coupled with terrific colour and smashing length. Touches of sous-bois and farmyard too. If ever there was a wine that tasted dearer than its price, this is it.' Tom Doorley (12 x 75 cl)

Havana Hills VIRGIN EARTH Pinotage Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by Havana Hills Farm Philadelphia RSA (12 x 75 cl)

Havana Hills VIRGIN EARTH Pinotage Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by Havana Hills Farm Philadelphia RSA (12 x 75 cl)

This juicy bottling provides the perfect introduction to the uniquely South African Pinotage varietal, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. It displays mouthwatering flavours of briar fruits and plum, with hints of smoke and rip banana. The word 'Indaba' has many meanings in the South African context, but its original translation is derived from a joining together to discuss issues of importance. Tribal chiefs in South Africa would call their people together to discuss any issues that might affect the village or surrounding area, and an ‘Indaba’ would be held. (12 x 75 cl)

Stonechurch Pinotage Western Cape RSA from South Africa, Western Cape by HBJ (12 x 75 cl)