wade’s wines

The SA wine industry is booming with lots of new wines to try. Here are three tried and tested favourites that have stood the test of time.

SPECIAL OCCASION Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2014

In the late 18th Century it was one of the most sought-after wines in the world. A perfumed nose of pineapples complemented by subtle undertones of almonds and vanilla, ending in a lingering honeyed finish. R985

STILL A FAVOURITE Boschendal 1685 Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cuvee

Still in the distinctive bottle that made it the "go to” wine for Johannesburg business lunches in the 1970s and 1980s. A melange of yellow and green tropical fruits with hints of citrus. A soft, full-bodied wine with a harmonious palate and a persistent lingering length. R105

POPULARITY STAKES

Nederburg Baronne 2014

This cab er nets auvign on dominated blend has been one of SA’s most popular wines for decades. Fullbodied, gently oaked premium red blend, featuring cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, with ripe, succulent berry and cherry flavours and soft tannins. R65