South African Shiraz
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£18.50Neal Martin describes Adi Badenhorst as someone who “epitomises the carefree spirit that pervades the [Swartland] region”, a phrase that still doesn’t do justice to a man whose personality is as characterful as the wines he makes. Founding A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in the Paardeberg with his cousin Hein in […]
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£19.50The picturesque 160-hectare farm that is today known as Avondale has been under cultivation for more than 300 years. Early records show that the land was one of the first in the Paarl Valley to be allocated specifically for the production of wine grapes. On the nose there is lots […]
South African Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is a red wine grape variety that's becoming increasingly popular in regions like Swartland and Stellenbosch. South African Shiraz wines typically offer a balance between ripe fruit and spicy, earthy complexity. They often feature flavours of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, along with notes of black pepper, licorice, and sometimes a hint of smoked meat. These wines are usually full-bodied, with firm tannins and a good ageing potential. If you enjoy red wines that are rich, bold, and offer a blend of fruit and spice, wines made from South African Shiraz could be a great choice for you.