South Africa is the world\u2019s ninth largest producer of wine and in recent years, South African wine has become the fastest growing imported wine into the United States.\u00a0 Although hardly a match yet in sheer volume for Argentina, Australia, France, Italy, or Spain, there is no denying that South Africa is making an array of exciting wines that appeal to Americans.\u00a0 The South African wine industry has transformed itself since the end of Apartheid and continues to evolve in new and exciting ways.\u00a0 Not only is there now no shortage of world class red wines being made in South Africa, there is also a bevy of delectable white wines to choose from.<\/p>\n
On my recent trip to the Western Cape, I was particularly impressed by the delicious Sauvignon Blancs, Chenin Blancs, Viognier blends, and even by a number of outstanding Chardonnays.\u00a0 Yet, red wine still reigns supreme in South Africa.\u00a0 Stellenbosch and the surrounding regions have long been known for distinctive, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz based wines as well as South Africa\u2019s unique grape variety, Pinotage, and these wines are all better than ever.\u00a0 I also found a number of South African Merlot wines to be especially tasty.\u00a0 Consequently, in 2012 you should look for a number of South African beauties, both red and white, to show up at your doorstep.<\/p>\n
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A Votre Sant\u00e9!<\/p>\n
Don<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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