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    South African Wine - Best Wines From South Africa

    South African Wine! The Best Wines From South Africa

    South Africa is another wine region making a wide assortment of excellent wines. While many of those wines tend to be over our $20 price ceiling, there are a number of value propositions to be found. Chenin Blanc is one variety that stands out and we'll call out a few of our favorites that sell for right around $10. If you're a Chardonnay drinker who hasn't tried this variety I encourage you to check it out.

    Read on for our list of The Best South African Wines!

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 44% on Warp + Weft Shweshwe Red Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 22, 2022 Last Updated: August 25, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 44% on The Warp + Weft Shweshwe Red Blend

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This meaty, savory and delicious 91-93 point Syrah blend from South Africa is discounted $12 a bottle for the next 2 days! It's the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends, South Africa

    Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pretty Little Thing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 18, 2022 Last Updated: October 3, 2022

    Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier - A Pretty Little Thing

    A Trader Joe's pick with a tiny price tag but plenty of flavor, we revisit the $5 Mbali Chenin Blanc Viognier to check out the latest vintage. 79% Chenin Blanc and 21% Viognier from Western Cape, South Africa. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Highly Recommended, South Africa, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's, Viognier, White Blends

    Lievland Cabernet Sauvignon – Out of this World

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 2, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    Lievland Cabernet Sauvignon – Out of this World

    Almost too good to be true, the Lievland Cabernet Sauvignon. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cinsault and 6% Cabernet Franc from a blend of Paarl (20%) and Stellenbosch (80%) vineyards in the Coastal Region of South Africa. The wine was aged in 225L and 300L French oak barrels … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended, South Africa

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves 777 Chardonnay - Stock Up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 8, 2022 Last Updated: April 11, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves 777 Chardonnay - Stock Up

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 60% OFF 94-point South African Chardonnay, the Yardstick Raised by Wolves Cuvee 777 Chardonnay. Heads up Chardonnay lovers, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, South Africa

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Old School Red - A Classic Returns

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 25, 2022 Last Updated: March 28, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Old School Red - A Classic Returns

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. This unique, highly delicious South African blend of Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon is back with a 49% discount on two new vintages … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cinsault, Deals, Insider Deals, Red Blends, South Africa

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Old School Red Blend - A Classic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2022 Last Updated: February 11, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Old School Red Blend - A Classic

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. With scores from 91 to 93 points, you don't want to miss this unique, highly recommended blend of Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cinsault, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends, South Africa

    70% Off INSIDER DEAL! Highly Recommended South African Chenin Blanc

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 14, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2022

    70% OFF INSIDER DEAL! Highly Recommended South African Chenin Blanc

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Our biggest discount ever is back! Don't miss the 92-point L'Avenir Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, South Africa

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Bonniemile Cabernet Sauvignon

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves Bonniemile Cabernet Sauvignon

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Save 37.5% on this 92-94 point South African Cab, the Raised by Wolves Bonniemile Cabernet Sauvignon from Yardstick. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, South Africa

    Delicious Monster – Truth in Advertising

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Delicious Monster – Truth in Advertising

    A simply quaffable wine from Trader Joe's, the Delicious Monster. A white blend of 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay and 20% Muscat from Robertson, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine has 4.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Highly Recommended, South Africa, Trader Joe's, White Blends

    Mulderbosch Faithful Hound - A Reliable Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 4, 2021 Last Updated: February 1, 2023

    Mulderbosch Faithful Hound - A Reliable Blend

    A tasty Bordeaux style blend from South Africa, the Mulderbosch Faithful Hound. A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot, 17% Malbec and 11% Petit Verdot from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The wine spends 16 months in French oak barriques, 30% of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Red Blends, South Africa

    MAN Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc - A Refreshing Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 15, 2020 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    MAN Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc - A Refreshing Find

    An easy drinking Bulk Buy from South Africa, the MAN Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc. 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon from Western Cape vineyards (70% Agter-Paarl, 8% Stellenbosch, 14% Franschhoek, 8% Elgin) in South Africa. The wine has 3.2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, South Africa

    Insider Deal! Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé - Patio Perfection

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 10, 2020 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    Insider Deal! Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé - Patio Perfection

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Elevate your summertime sipping with an Insider Deal on one of our all-time favorite rosé wines, the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Rosé, South Africa

    Excelsior Syrah - So Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 14, 2019 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Excelsior Syrah - So Nice

    The smooth and smoky Excelsior Syrah from South Africa. 85% Syrah and 15% Petit Verdot from Robertson, South Africa. 40% of the wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak for six months. It has just 2.47 g/L of residual sugar and is vegan-friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: South Africa, Syrah

    Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon - Thoroughly Enjoyable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 26, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon - Thoroughly Enjoyable

    Thoroughly enjoyable Cabernet under $10 from South Africa, the Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot from Robertson, South Africa. The wine was aged for 9 months with 40% in French and American oak. The wine has 2.9 g/L of residual sugar … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended, South Africa, Vegan

    Wolftrap Rosé - Smells Like Summer

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 6, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Wolftrap Rosé - Smells Like Summer

    A great wine to indulge in while poolside, the Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Rosé. 69% Cinsault, 21% Syrah and 10% Grenache Noir from Western Cape, South Africa. This rosé is produced using the saignée method and is fermented in stainless steel. It has just 1.9 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Rosé, South Africa

    Cape Route Chenin Blanc – A Refreshing Exploration

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 31, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Cape Route Chenin Blanc – A Refreshing Exploration

    The Cape Route Chenin Blanc from Winc is a delicious example of one of our favorite region/variety recommendations for extreme value, South African Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc from two vineyards (one in Stellenbosch and one in Robertson) in Western Cape, South Africa. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Winc

    Indaba Sauvignon Blanc - 3 Liters of Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 24, 2019 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Indaba Sauvignon Blanc - 3 Liters of Delicious

    This box is gold! The Bulk Buy rated Indaba Sauvignon Blanc boxed wine. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa. The wine is made by Bruwer Raats and Clayton Christians and fermented in stainless steel and aged on its lees for 3 months. It has less than 2.1 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Bulk Buy, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa

    Lubanzi Wine in a Can – Terrifically Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 15, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Lubanzi Wine in a Can – Terrifically Tasty

    Fresh and delicious wines perfect for the canned format, the Lubanzi Red Blend and Lubanzi Chenin Blanc from South Africa. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Canned Wine, Chenin Blanc, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, South Africa, Vegan

    Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc - Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 23, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc - Impressive

    Far from your average, boring, under $10 supermarket wine, the Aldi Leaf Plucker Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. Sauvignon Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa. The wine is fermented on the skins and a portion is also fermented in French oak barrels, neither of which … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa

    Lievland Bushvine Pinotage - Dreamy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Lievland Bushvine Pinotage - Dreamy

    South African Pinotage that's easy to love, the Lievland Bushvine Pinotage. 88% Pinotage, 9% Cinsault and 3% Shiraz from Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine spends 12 months in a combination of French and American oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Pinotage, South Africa, Vegan

    Leaf Plucker Red Blend - Green, Smooth and Soft

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 29, 2019 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Leaf Plucker Red Blend - Green, Smooth and Soft

    An Aldi exclusive wine that benefits greatly from a good decant, the Leaf Plucker Red Blend from South Africa. A red blend from South Africa. The wine is aged in French oak for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Red Blends, South Africa

    Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc - Perfectly Quaffable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 13, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc - Perfectly Quaffable

    A highly refreshing South African white wine, the Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc. 100% Chenin Blanc from up to 45 year old vines in Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, South Africa

    Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay - A Dynamic Duo

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 10, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay - A Dynamic Duo

    A fresh, balanced and zippy blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, the Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay. 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Chardonnay from Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. The wine does not spend any time … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, White Blends

    Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier - Live Large

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 18, 2019 Last Updated: August 5, 2021

    Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier - Live Large

    A big taste at a tiny price, the Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier from South Africa. Bulk Buy! 95% Shiraz, 3% Grenache and 2% Viognier from the Western Cape of South Africa. The wine is aged in used French oak barrels for 14 months and has just 3.1 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Deals, Shiraz, South Africa

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