South African wine

289 products

South Africa is a rapidly developing wine region where modern winemaking meets ancient winemaking tradition. The country's vineyards lie in a unique stretch of warm sunshine, cool sea breezes and mountainous terroirs. The result is wines that combine th...

Read more

Andre kategorier du måske vil kunne lide

Neil Ellis Red Wine
Neil Ellis Red Wine
Neil Ellis White Wine
Neil Ellis White Wine
Cannon cup
Cannon cup
South African red wine
South African red wine
South African White Wine
South African White Wine
South Africa Offers
South Africa Offers
David Finlayson White wine
David Finlayson White wine
Bouchard Finlayson White Wine
Bouchard Finlayson White Wine
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson Red Wine
Bouchard Finlayson Red Wine
Erika Obermeyer White wine
Erika Obermeyer White wine
David Finlayson Red Wine
David Finlayson Red Wine
Erika Obermeyer Red wine
Erika Obermeyer Red wine
Hartenberg Red Wine
Hartenberg Red Wine
Richard Kershaw
Richard Kershaw

289 products

  • Waterford Elgin Pinot Noir 2016
    90/100DH Wines3.9/5Vivino

    Waterford Elgin Pinot Noir 2016

    Waterford Elgin Pinot Noir 2016

    RødvinSydafrika

    Duft: En delikat og indbydende bouquet af røde bær som kirsebær og hindbær, med subtile noter af rosenblade og et strejf af underskov og krydderier.

    €61,95 EUR
    €61,95 EUR
  • Sonvang 2024 The Sadie Family Wines
    92/100DH Wines

    Sonvang 2024 The Sadie Family Wines

    Sonvang 2024 The Sadie Family Wines

    RødvinSydafrika

    Smag: Smagen beskrives ofte som balanceret og levende, med en fin syrestruktur, der giver vinen en lang og behagelig eftersmag. Den er typisk...

    €81,95 EUR
    €81,95 EUR
  • Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarin's Private Cuvée
    94/100DH Wines4.2/5Vivino

    Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarin's Private Cuvée

    Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarin's Private Cuvée

    Sparkling WineSouth Africa

    Anthonij Rupert L'Ormarins Private Cuvée is the house's prestige cuvée – a masterpiece of South African sparkling wine, created in the Champagne...

    €47,95 EUR
    €0,00 EUR €47,95 EUR
  • Savage Red 2023
    91/100DH Wines4.1/5Vivino

    Savage Red 2023

    Savage Red 2023

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Savage Red 2023 is a red wine from Duncan Savage, and based on his previous red wines you can expect a wine...

    €61,95 EUR
    €61,95 EUR
  • Savage The Girl Next Door Syrah 2024
    93/100DH Wines4.2/5Vivino

    Savage The Girl Next Door Syrah 2024

    Savage The Girl Next Door Syrah 2024

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Duncan Savage is generally known for creating wines with a very terroir-driven expression, and his Syrah wines are no exception. The Girl...

    €61,95 EUR
    €61,95 EUR
  • Eben Sadie Treinspoor 2023
    95/100James Suckling93/100DH Wines4.1/5Vivino

    Eben Sadie Treinspoor 2023

    Eben Sadie Treinspoor 2023

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Grape: Tinta Barroca Alcohol content: approximately 13.5%

    €75,95 EUR
    €75,95 EUR
  • Villiera Tradition Brut
    89/100DH Wines

    Villiera Tradition Brut

    Villiera Tradition Brut

    Sparkling WineSouth Africa

    Villiera Tradition Brut is the house's most famous sparkling wine and marked the start of wine production in 1984. It is made...

    €27,95 EUR
    €27,95 EUR
  • Bouchard Finlayson Crocodiles Lair Chardonnay 2023
    92/100DH Wines4.2/5Vivino

    Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay 2022

    Bouchard Finlayson Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay 2022

    White wineSouth Africa

    Bouchard Finlayson Crocodiles Lair Chardonnay 2023 takes its name from a crocodile skeleton discovered near the vineyard in the Erlands Kloof Valley,...

    €31,95 EUR
    €31,95 EUR €31,95 EUR
  • Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
    95/100DH Wines93/100James Suckling93/100Decanter92/100Robert Parker4.4/5Vivino

    Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

    Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Restless River 'Main Road & Dignity' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is an excellent wine from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa. This vintage...

    €61,95 EUR
    €61,95 EUR
  • CWG Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2023
    95/100DH Wines4.2/5Vivino

    CWG Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2023

    CWG Paul Cluver The Wagon Trail Chardonnay 2023

    White wineSouth Africa

    Chardonnay from South Africa is known for its rich aromas and flavor notes, often including tropical fruits and exotic spices. Winemakers in...

    €136,95 EUR
    €136,95 EUR
  • Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2017
    93/100James Suckling92/100DH Wines4.2/5Vivino

    Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2017

    Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2017

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2017 is an exquisite single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Rustenberg winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Named after a...

    €81,95 EUR
    €81,95 EUR
  • Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Greyton 2021
    95/100DH Wines4.4/5Vivino

    Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Greyton 2021

    Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Greyton 2021

    White wineSouth Africa

    Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2021 from Greyton is a fine South African white wine that exudes both elegance and depth. This wine...

    €47,95 EUR
    €54,95 EUR €47,95 EUR
    SAVE €7,00 EUR (12%)
  • De Trafford Petit Verdot 2012
    92/100DH Wines4.1/5Vivino

    De Trafford Petit Verdot 2012

    De Trafford Petit Verdot 2012

    Red wineSouth Africa

    De Trafford Petit Verdot 2012 is an intense and deep red wine from the famous Stellenbosch region in South Africa. This wine...

    €34,95 EUR
    €40,95 EUR €34,95 EUR
    SAVE €6,00 EUR (14%)
  • Delaire Graff 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
    94/100DH Wines4.3/5Vivino

    Delaire Graff 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

    Delaire Graff 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Delaire Graff 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable red wine from the famous Stellenbosch region of South Africa, known for its...

    €95,95 EUR
    €95,95 EUR
  • Vriesenhof Grenache 2018
    92/100DH Wines4.1/5Vivino

    Vriesenhof Grenache 2018

    Vriesenhof Grenache 2018

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Vriesenhof Grenache 2018 is a sophisticated wine from the famous Stellenbosch region of South Africa. Made entirely from Grenache grapes, this wine...

    €40,95 EUR
    €40,95 EUR
  • Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
    92/100Wine Enthusiast92/100DH Wines90/100James Suckling4.1/5Vivino

    Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

    Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

    Red wineSouth Africa

    Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is an intense and full-bodied red wine from the renowned South African winery Rust en Vrede,...

    €40,95 EUR
    €40,95 EUR

South African wine

South Africa is a rapidly developing wine region where modern winemaking meets ancient winemaking tradition. The country's vineyards lie in a unique stretch of warm sunshine, cool sea breezes and mountainous terroirs. The result is wines that combine the structure and freshness of the Old World with the ripe fruit and innovation of the New World.

The most important wine regions in South Africa

  • Stellenbosch : The country's most famous wine region. Elegant red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, as well as complex white wines made from Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay.
  • Swartland : Known for old bush vines and terroir-driven wines without over-extraction. Chenin Blanc and Rhône blends dominate.
  • Elgin : Cool area with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a fresh, upright style.
  • Walker Bay : Maritime conditions create elegant wines with acidity and minerality – especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
  • Paarl and Wellington : Warmer areas with powerful wines based on Shiraz, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties and styles

  • Chenin Blanc : The country's signature grape. Available in everything from fresh, steel-fermented varieties to barrel-aged, textured wines with aging potential.
  • Pinotage : South Africa's own grape – a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Can be smoky, full-bodied and dark or elegant and berry-like depending on vinification.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot : Produce structured and classic wines with good aging potential.
  • Shiraz (Syrah) : Used in both powerful and mineral variants – often with dark berries and spice.
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay : Exciting white wines from cooler regions with balance and freshness.

Styles range from fruit-driven, ready-to-drink wines to complex, aging-worthy top wines. Many producers work with natural methods, low yields, and minimal intervention to highlight terroir.

Development and identity

South Africa is today recognized for its terroir expressions, old vines and dynamic winemakers. Many winegrowers work regeneratively and biodynamically. The country particularly distinguishes itself by the price/quality ratio and the wines' ability to balance freshness with ripe fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions About South African Wine

Is Pinotage a quality grape?

Pinotage used to have a reputation for being an unbalanced wine, but modern versions show high quality. The best producers make elegant and age-worthy wines from Pinotage.

What does Chenin Blanc from South Africa taste like?

South African Chenin Blanc ranges from fresh citrus and apple-inflected wines to more complex versions with honey, smoke and oak. Texture and acidity are common features.

Can South African wine be aged?

Yes. Especially Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet-based blends from serious producers have a storage potential of 5–15 years or more.

© 2025 DH Wines ApS