South Africa

At the bottom of its great continent, South Africa is a country of unlimited natural advantages. With the confluence of two oceans at the Cape, the sheltering effect of inland mountain chains and some of the most dynamic soils in the world, every piece is in place for the production of fine wine. The most well-known region has historically been Stellenbosch, but it is the wines of Swartland that have really turned South African wine on its head in recent years.


The wine industry is in the midst of a renaissance with classically styled wines making full advantage of remarkable terroir and an adventurous spirit. As a result, South Africa is producing some truly exceptional wines of great character and value. Striking blockbuster Syrahs and Bordeaux blends to full bodied Chardonnay and crisp Sauvignon Blanc are some of this great nation’s offerings. South Africa’s own grape, Pinotage, leaves critics divided yet can produce excellent single-variety offerings as well as distinguished Cape blends.

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Year Wine Region Format Qty Score Price Wishlist
Lourens Family Howard John 2019 (6x75cl)
Inc. TAX: €228.92
2019

Lourens Family Howard John 2019 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

46% Grenache, 27% Cinsault and 27% Syrah, grapes sourced entirely from Swartland, the portion of Wellington Carignan that marked previous vintages no longer a feature. Approximately 80% whole-bunch fermentation. Complex aromatics of red and black fruit, rose, fynbos, olive, earth and spice. The palate has good fruit weight (despite a modest alcohol of 13%) to go with bright acidity and crunchy tannins. It’s a very measured wine – approachable without sacrificing character.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 3 95 (CE) Read Review/Description Inc. TAX: €228.92
Lourens Family Howard John 2020 (6x75cl)
Inc. TAX: €191.72
2020

Lourens Family Howard John 2020 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

W.O. Swartland. 44% Grenache Noir, 31% Cinsault and 25% Syrah. 80% whole-bunch fermentation. Whereas quite a few New Wave red wines sacrifice fruit depth for freshness, Lourens seems to achieve both. The nose shows top notes of lavender and fynbos before red and black berries, oliver, pepper and spice. The palate is medium bodied with fresh acidity and chalky tannins. Good fruit definition, lots of intricate flavours, the finish intensely savoury.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 95 (CE) Read Review/Description Inc. TAX: €191.72
Lourens Family Howard John 2021 (6x75cl)
Inc. TAX: €190.85
2021

Lourens Family Howard John 2021 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

50% Grenache Noir (25% whole-bunch fermented), 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah (100% whole-bunch fermented), all grapes sourced from the Swartland. Enticing aromatics of red berries, floral perfume, herbs and spice while the palate is wonderfully energetic – pure fruit, really bright acidity and powdery tannins, the finish having a saline quality. This is nicely weighted with an alcohol of 13% – not too slight but still elegant.
Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom:
9-11 weeks

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 95 (CE) Read Review/Description Inc. TAX: €190.85
Vilafonte Series M 2018 (6x75cl)
Inc. TAX: €422.12
2018

Vilafonte Series M 2018 (6x75cl)

Greg Sherwood MW (97+)

The 2018 Series M is a blend of 45% Merlot, 41% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc that was aged for 22 months in 24% new French oak barriques with the remainder aged in used French oak barrels. This wine exhibits an alluringly deep dark garnet-purple colour and wilfully offers forth an exhilarating aromatic array of seductive notions of blueberries, boysenberries, black plum and sweet cassis. The purity and detail is very impressive with delicate violet and vanilla pod nuances combining with notes of star anise, warm buttered brown toast smothered with black cherry preserve, freshly baked pastries, hints of mocha and espresso and some subtle background cedar spice complexing oak notes. The palate shows a wonderfully expansive and multi-dimensional flavour explosion together with a carefully measured richness, pinpoint purity and truly show stopping concentration all delivered with subtlety and jaw-dropping finesse. There is boldness and creamy textured fine-grained supporting tannins but first and foremost, there is freshness, supreme balance and sublime harmony. This very well may be one of the finest young Vilafonte reds I have ever tasted on release. Drink now or cellar for 15+ years.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 97+ (GS) Read Review/Description Inc. TAX: €422.12
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2019 (6x75cl)
Inc. TAX: €230.12
2019

Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2019 (6x75cl)

Decanter (94)

Exciting flavours of sweet mulberry, black plum, cinnamon and cedar. Super fresh and elegant, concentrated yet light on its feet.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 94 (DC) Read Review/Description Inc. TAX: €230.12
Year Wine Region Format Qty Score Price Wishlist
Lourens Family Howard John 2019 (6x75cl)
In Bond: €175.00
2019

Lourens Family Howard John 2019 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

46% Grenache, 27% Cinsault and 27% Syrah, grapes sourced entirely from Swartland, the portion of Wellington Carignan that marked previous vintages no longer a feature. Approximately 80% whole-bunch fermentation. Complex aromatics of red and black fruit, rose, fynbos, olive, earth and spice. The palate has good fruit weight (despite a modest alcohol of 13%) to go with bright acidity and crunchy tannins. It’s a very measured wine – approachable without sacrificing character.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 3 95 (CE) Read Review/Description In Bond: €175.00
Lourens Family Howard John 2020 (6x75cl)
In Bond: €144.00
2020

Lourens Family Howard John 2020 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

W.O. Swartland. 44% Grenache Noir, 31% Cinsault and 25% Syrah. 80% whole-bunch fermentation. Whereas quite a few New Wave red wines sacrifice fruit depth for freshness, Lourens seems to achieve both. The nose shows top notes of lavender and fynbos before red and black berries, oliver, pepper and spice. The palate is medium bodied with fresh acidity and chalky tannins. Good fruit definition, lots of intricate flavours, the finish intensely savoury.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 95 (CE) Read Review/Description In Bond: €144.00
Lourens Family Howard John 2021 (6x75cl)
In Bond: €144.00
2021

Lourens Family Howard John 2021 (6x75cl)

Christian Eedes (95)

50% Grenache Noir (25% whole-bunch fermented), 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah (100% whole-bunch fermented), all grapes sourced from the Swartland. Enticing aromatics of red berries, floral perfume, herbs and spice while the palate is wonderfully energetic – pure fruit, really bright acidity and powdery tannins, the finish having a saline quality. This is nicely weighted with an alcohol of 13% – not too slight but still elegant.
Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom:
9-11 weeks

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 95 (CE) Read Review/Description In Bond: €144.00
Vilafonte Series M 2018 (6x75cl)
In Bond: €336.00
2018

Vilafonte Series M 2018 (6x75cl)

Greg Sherwood MW (97+)

The 2018 Series M is a blend of 45% Merlot, 41% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc that was aged for 22 months in 24% new French oak barriques with the remainder aged in used French oak barrels. This wine exhibits an alluringly deep dark garnet-purple colour and wilfully offers forth an exhilarating aromatic array of seductive notions of blueberries, boysenberries, black plum and sweet cassis. The purity and detail is very impressive with delicate violet and vanilla pod nuances combining with notes of star anise, warm buttered brown toast smothered with black cherry preserve, freshly baked pastries, hints of mocha and espresso and some subtle background cedar spice complexing oak notes. The palate shows a wonderfully expansive and multi-dimensional flavour explosion together with a carefully measured richness, pinpoint purity and truly show stopping concentration all delivered with subtlety and jaw-dropping finesse. There is boldness and creamy textured fine-grained supporting tannins but first and foremost, there is freshness, supreme balance and sublime harmony. This very well may be one of the finest young Vilafonte reds I have ever tasted on release. Drink now or cellar for 15+ years.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 97+ (GS) Read Review/Description In Bond: €336.00
Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2019 (6x75cl)
In Bond: €176.00
2019

Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2019 (6x75cl)

Decanter (94)

Exciting flavours of sweet mulberry, black plum, cinnamon and cedar. Super fresh and elegant, concentrated yet light on its feet.
In Stock in United Kingdom

Coastal Region 6x75cl 1 94 (DC) Read Review/Description In Bond: €176.00

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