FIVE South African wines

1 AA Badenhorst The Curator White Blend, Swartland, South Africa, £8.99, Waitrose

Deftly blended, here we have chenin blanc, chardonnay and viognier to highlight how South Africa offers stellar deals and grapes to highlight the country’s diversity.

2 Journey’s End Pastor’s Blend 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa, £11.90, Tanners Wines

A glorious parcel of fruit, this Bordeaux blend has a beautifully expressive, aromatic profile of elegant black fruit, with rich aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant following through on the soft, plush palate.

3 Tesco Finest South African Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Stellenbosch, South Africa, £7.50, Tesco Very stylish, this own label wine shows plenty of character with gooseberry, citrus and limes leaping from the glass and crisp, refreshing finish. Super fresh and lots of fun.

4 Morgenhof Estate Merlot 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa, £13.99, Waitrose This magnificent merlot hails from a fantastic vintage, a luxurious red that more than delivers with its fabulous aromas of blueberry, cherry and plums, which unfold onto a rich, suave, velvety smooth palate with a long, persistent finish.

5 Mount Rozier Reserve The Red Snapper Cinsault 2020, Western Cape, South Africa, £6, Sainsbury’s A delicious discovery and part of the Journey’s End family, this sun-kissed juicy red can be enjoyed slightly chilled on a warm summer’s day, with its bright berry fruits and low tannins.