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South African wines are grown in one of the world's most special places – with ancient soils, two oceans, soaring mountains and unparalleled natural beauty. The South African winelands are renowned for their breathtaking scenery and the wines are as full of variety as the myriad of cultures that form this Rainbow Nation.

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Questions of style and quality

9th July 2024

When it comes to assessing wines – something that I must do on a regular basis – there are two important elements that must be considered: style and quality. While it might seem to be difficult to p...

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Jamie Goode is a London-based winewriter who is currently wine columnist with UK national newspaper The Sunday Express. As well as writing he also lectures and judges wine.

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Where to find SA wines

Have you tried a fantastic South African red, white or rosé wine but don't know where to find it?

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Sustainability

South African wine industries pride themselves on sustainable wine production.

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Visiting South Africa

The winelands of South Africa are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful in the world.

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Find South African wine events in your region.

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