South African

'The Curator' is a second-label project from respected South African winemaker Adi Badenhorst. This 2020 vintage of his red blend features about 50% cabernet sauvignon and 40% of the country's most popular red varietal,... Read More

I was pleased to welcome winemaker Ginny Povall on a recent visit to Spiritus. You may recall her pinot noir and chenin blanc on our shelves in the past with their floral labels depicting the collage art of Mary Delany. Her deft... Read More

The De Wet family's Excelsior cabernet follows a similar pattern driven primarily by lush black fruit flavors on a smooth, soft structure. Dark and full-bodied, its ripe core reveals cassis, plum and black cherry leading to... Read More

The fifth generation of the De Wet family has continued honing their winemaking craft, creating both delicious and affordable wines. The vast family estate in the Robertson district of South Africa, east of Cape Town and Stellenbosch,... Read More

Served years ago at Nelson Mandela's inauguration, this South African bubbly is perfect for kicking off any festive gathering. Made using the same technique as French champagne (second fermentation in the bottle) and the same... Read More

Indaba was launched in 1996 to almost immediate general acclaim. Their affordable, inexpensive lineup of everyday wines coincides with their commitment to social responsibility, an overall reflection of the winery’s attention... Read More

The Joostenberg red blend is comprised of mostly syrah (85%), plus mourvedre and touriga nacional, planted on clay shale only 15 miles from the ocean. Hand-picked, partially destemmed, and aged lightly in seasoned oak, the winemaking... Read More

If you are an avid admirer of old-school bordeaux but feel less enthusiasm for the plush, juicy, modern style in vogue since the advent of the traveling wine consultant phenomenon hit the chateaux of southern France, your train... Read More