Explore the most significant examples of Old World meets New World. What makes South Africa unique is its warm climate paired with ancient granite soils (over 600 million years old) which results in bold red and white wines with high aromatic intensity.

Did you know? Stellenbosch is the birthplace of Pinotage, South Africa's very own grape variety. Created in 1925, Pinotage is a  cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Its notoriety began when Kanonkop Pinotage won the Robert Mondavi Trophy for the Best Red Wine at the '91 International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.

Plus, South Africa produced one of the world's most famous wines during the early 1700 (before Cabernet Sauvignon became famous!). The country’s Chenin Blanc-based dessert wine, Constantia, was famous across Europe. Today the story is changing. South African wines have emerged as both some of the best-valued red and white wines and of the highest quality. If you love Cabernet Sauvignon, start looking for South Africa’s hot values!