Corkbuzz Online | Tour of South Africa

April 9 2020 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

While it might not necessarily be a wine region on your radar, South Africa has been producing grapes and wine since the mid 1600s. Some grape varieties that you might already know like Chenin Blanc called Steen and Cabernet Franc are found in South Africa. Other red grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Tinta Barroca are also successful throughout the countries six large geographical areas. So what makes South African wines so unique? It's the ingenious blend of Old World traditionalism and the fruit-driven modern practices of the New World. Come find out for yourself. Grab a bottle of South African wine (or any wine!) from your cellar, sit back and learn.