South Africa
When Winnipeggers Paul and Shirley Martens headed to South Africa in 1996, they thought they were going for a holiday. They returned with a love of the South African people, culture, and their imminently drinkable wines! Since that trip, they have returned every year to explore South Africa’ s boutique and family-focused wineries, bringing the most interesting and affordable wines back to Manitoba to share with you!
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A. A. Badenhorst’ s Red Blend
Red Blend is a complex Swartland red that is continually evolving on the palate, with notes of blackberry, dried fruit, and minerality. This blend is made with old-vine material, and the care with which it is grown emerges in its purity, balance, and firm tannins.($ 37.99)
Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer
Blanc de Mer has been around for 20 years, but underwent a transition four years ago with the addition of Viognier to the traditionally Riesling-dominated Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay blend. With fresh notes of peaches, quince, and pear, you will enjoy a full palate and long finish.($ 22.99)
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
Crafted in the traditional Burgundian style by South African wine royalty, winemaker Peter Finlayson’ s Pinot Noir is balanced and clean, full of black fruit and spice.($ 59.99)
Simonsig Chenin Blanc
This full-bodied Chenin Blanc comes from a long line of award-winning vintages. With its balanced freshness full of ripe pear, apricot, kiwi, and pineapple, it is an incredible value that will pair nicely with all your summer fare.($ 11.99)
Thelema Mountain Vineyards Shiraz
Originating on the cool slopes of their Stellenbosch vineyard, Thelema’ s Shiraz pairs its plum and earthy notes on the nose with pure red and black fruit on the palate, and a finish that seems to stretch on forever.($ 29.99)