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Hey Alex,

Met you at Winex, and thought I’d give you some of my personal favorite places and wines to try, although it’s a bit tough to say sometimes, because everywhere is releasing their new vintages now.

Anyway, if you are in the Cape for much longer heres a few musts (in my book):
Fairview (Spice Route) Malabar – highly acclaimed. I also particularly liked the Mouvedre.
Seidelberg – Their reserve Cab Sauv is excellent.
Klein Constantia – Vin de Constance (Natural Sweet)

A few to try if you have the time:
Buitenverwagtin – lovely farm, varied selection of wine, mostly quite characteristic of their varietals.

Allesverloren – If you enjoy a good port, or want to try out Tinta Barocca or Touriga Nacional

Kleine Zalze – If you want to try out their Gamay Noir – not particularly spectacular, but different.

Bellinghams Maverick range (if you can find it in a bottle store – cos they don’t have a tasting room at the moment) For me, this is a must try.

Signal Hill (a bit tricky cos you have to make an appointment, although with Granache, Grenache Blanc, Ice Wine, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, and a couple sweet wines, well worth the effort).

Beyerskloof – Very affordable and excellent Pinotage – this is what I would use to introduce Pinotage to a non-believer

Graham Beck – just for their MCC Brut Rose – it really is a sparkling that says special.

Well, that’s all I can think of. Of course these are my personal opinions, and I’m not an expert by any means. I usually try look for accessible wines that still have complexity so that someone can appreciate the wine no matter what their wine tasting skill level is.

Otherwise, Have a great time in SA and hope you go back with some really positive stories.

Cheers,
Val
(AKA the guy in the orange shirt)

Hi Alex,

The winery that was on television was called Delegats wine estate and is situated in Henderson.