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If you love wine and would like to explore some exciting South African and international wines, you are at the right place! Decanter Wine Tastings offer both enthusiasts and skilled individuals the opportunity to taste various sparkling, white, rosé, red and sweet wines from all over the world with a focus on South Africa. There are various once-off events that are open to the public, held mostly in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Decanter Wine Club is for individuals who would like to explore a wider range of exciting wines on a regular basis. The club consists of a small group of enthusiasts in Johannesburg, tasting and discussing wines five times a year. The Decanter Wine Diaries include detailed information about a selection of wines, tasting notes and stories around wines from around the world. The tasting events, club and diaries are led by our Johannesburg based sommelier, Jaco Meyer.

Bosman Adama Nero 2019

The Bosman Nero wine is a very unique wine, as it is the only wine in South Africa that is currently made from the Nero d'Avola grape variety, a Sicilian red grape variety that produces fruity and spicy red wines. This wine is associated with the television personality Thapelo Mokoena. The vineyards of Nero d'Avola are planted in Wellington, that enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with unique climatic pockets. In the glass, this wine has a light burgundy red colour. The n

KWV Cape Tawny NV

The KWV Cape Tawny is an exceptional sweet wine that can be enjoyed by the glass, for those looking for something sweet, or with dessert. At its price, it is highly competitive with other sweet wines that are available on the South African market. Even if you do not like Port-style wines, this is something that you should try regardless! With a unique blend of Tinta Barocca, Cinsault, Souzão, Touriga Nacional, and Shiraz, this wine offers an amber to garnet colour in the gl

Vrede en Lust The Red Lady 2022

The Vrede en Lust The Red Lady is a wine that pays tribute to the ladies, working in the tasting room at Vrede en Lust, with their red dresses. One can also not miss them at wine shows and events, as they immediately draw attention with their bright red dresses. Finding a good red wine around the R150 price mark is scarce, but The Red Lady certainly hits the spot here! In the glass, this wine has a ruby colour with a nose of black berries and spices. It delivers well on the

Stellenview Kruger Family Reserve Chardonnay 2021

The Stellenview Kruger Family Reserve Chardonnay 2021 is a refined and elegant example of a Stellenbosch Chardonnay. Produced by Reino Kruger, it shows a balance of fruit, citrus and subtle oak influence, with a creamy, well-integrated texture. In the glass, it has a light golden colour. The nose shows yellow blossoms, vanilla, lime and peach, with gentle buttery notes. On the palate, it has a soft entry, good acidity and flavours of dried fruit, lemon and parsley. The wine

Groote Post Pinch of Salt Chardonnay 2023

The Groote Post Pinch of Salt Chardonnay 2023 is probably one of the most unusual Chardonnays you will taste from South Africa. The name “Pinch of Salt” refers to the three different fermentation methods used in its making: 50% stainless steel, 30% French oak and 20% amphorae. Taking a portion from each vessel, as if adding pinches of salt, results in a unique combination of freshness, depth and texture. The white wines from Groote Post are known for their saline character, t

L’Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022

The L’Avenir Provenance Pinotage 2022 is a good example of how elegant and refined Pinotage can be when handled well. Produced in Stellenbosch by Dirk Coetzee, this wine shows the balance between fruit, spice and floral notes. In the glass, it has a bright ruby-red colour. The nose is spicy and floral, with an inviting freshness. On the palate, it delivers flavours of liquorice, violets, potpourri, cranberries and fresh plums, with some white pepper in the background. It ha

Strandveld Viognier 2023

The Strandveld Viognier is a coastal addition to the few Viogniers available in South Africa. It has a pale-yellow colour and is forthcoming on the nose, with sharp notes of apricots, vanilla and spices. It delivers well on the palate, with fresh apricot, peaches and roasted nuts. Some vanilla notes follow afterwards in the background, elevating coriander spices and honey. It takes one on a good tasting journey, with freshness throughout. What makes this wine really special

Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2024

The Kranskop Viognier Noble Late Harvest 2024 is a small-production treasure, with only 1,330 bottles produced. Made with a traditional basket press, this wine captures the richness and elegance of Viognier in a concentrated, noble style that still retains a beautiful freshness. In the glass, it has a deep golden colour. The nose is forthcoming with notes of dried fruit, apricot, honeysuckle, and a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. On the palate, it shows layers of dried

Vergelegen Straw Wine 2021

The Vergelegen Straw Wine has been made by drying Sémillon grapes that reached a good ripeness on straw mats. This way, the concentration of the grape juice is sweet and intense. However, this straw wine also has a good elegancy to it, making it slightly different to its counterparts. In the glass, this wine has a gold yellow colour with a syrupy viscosity. On the nose, it offers tropical fruit, citrus and stone fruits with a slight note of earthiness. The acidity on the pa

Le Chant du Coq Rouge 2019

The Le Chant du Coq Rouge is a collaboration between the Oddo family, Willie Joubert, Schalk-Willem Joubert and Petri Venter to bring the best of two worlds in one single bottle. The vineyards in Polkadraai are organically farmed and an interesting blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Sangiovese is fermented in French oak barrels, transferred to cement tanks and bottled after a process of approximately 24 months. It is left to settle in the bottle f

Allée Bleue Blanc de Blanc MCC 2021

Allée Bleue Blanc de Blanc MCC is a very crisp and pleasing sparkling wine. It has lively and inviting bubbles, and offers notes of citrus and fresh stone fruit on the nose. The entry is fresh, with a quick explosion of grapefruit, followed by heavier notes of baked green apple, freshly baked bread, hazelnut and cream. It remains fresh throughout, with a long mineral finish. This wine delivers well and comes at a good price. It should be served chilled and in a flute glass.

Saronsberg Viognier 2022

The Saronsberg Viognier is a fantastic white wine from the Tulbagh-based winery and delivers some of the best Viognier that one can find in South Africa. In the glass, it has a pale-yellow colour, with fresh and forthcoming notes of orange blossom and apricots. It delivers well on the palate, with an elegant finish, bringing forth the apricots and ripe white pear. White floral notes and honey follow soon after. It has a good acidity for Viognier and it finishes off with a s

Cederberg Bukettraube 2025

The Cederberg Bukettraube is an aromatic off-dry white wine that is one of its kind in South Africa. Made from the German grape variety, also known as Bouquet Blanc, this wine hits the perfect spot for those who are looking for something on the slightly sweeter and lighter style. If light and sweet is not your style, it is still recommended to give this wine a try, as it was left in the very capable hands of cellarmaster David Nieuwoudt to work his magic on this wine. In th

Jan Harmsgat Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The Jan Harmsgat Cabernet Sauvignon is a limited-edition wine that delivers well for its price class. In the glass, it offers a deep ruby colour with a forthcoming nose of ripe plums and mint leaves. It delivers well on the palate, with cassis, plums, min and structured tannins. A slight smokiness comes through that can be ascribed to the 12 months in 4 th fill French oak barrels and it leaves with a ripe fruit finish. This wine can be chilled slightly and is best served i

Lievland Bushvine Pinotage 2023

The Lievland Bushvine Pinotage 2023 tells a story both in the glass and on the label. The wine pays tribute to Baroness Hendrika von Stiernhjelm of Latvia, whose legacy inspired the elegant design that captures the spirit of this remarkable wine. Today, Lievland forms part of MAN Family Wines, continuing its tradition of producing expressive, well-balanced wines. The wine is forthcoming on the nose with a mix of spice and both red and black fruit. On the palate, it is balan

Journey's End V1 Chardonnay 2023

The Journey's End V1 Chardonnay 2023 comes from one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch, established as a resting point for travellers on their way to the town. This Chardonnay is fermented and matured in a combination of French oak, concrete eggs and clay amphorae for balance, with extended lees contact for nine months, batonage, and 10% malolactic fermentation. In the glass, it has a light golden colour with a green tinge. The nose is medium in intensity, showing del

Karibib Pinot Noir 2023

The Karibib Pinot Noir 2023 is the maiden vintage from Karibib Estate. The name Karibib comes from an ancient Nama word meaning “Place of water.” This wine shows the character and complexity of Stellenbosch Pinot Noir while offering something different from the more familiar style. In the glass, it has a brick red colour with a bright red centre. The nose is complex, with aromas of olives, red fruit, spices and fynbos. On the palate, it opens with a dominant but intriguing

Creation Pinot Noir 2024

The Creation Pinot Noir 2024 is an entry-level wine from a producer synonymous with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. While it is the bottom of the range, it overdelivers in flavour, balance and elegance. The farm was recognised as the best vineyard in the world in 2019, and this wine shows why. In the glass, it has a beautiful light and bright red colour. The nose shows delicate rose petal and mushroom aromas. On the palate, it offers flavours of red fruit, including berries, str

Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir 2021

The Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir 2021 is a fantastic example of South African Pinot Noir, and certainly one of the best on offer. It is matured entirely in French oak, with 26% new barrels, and produced in very limited quantities of less than 1,000 cases. In the glass, it shows a light, bright red colour. The nose is perfumed, with aromas of red fruit and warm spices. On the palate, it has a soft and elegant entry, fruit-forward with flavours of strawberries, red cherries, clov

Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Ataraxia, synonymous with great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, also produces a popular Sauvignon Blanc by winemaker Kevin Grant. This cool climate Sauvignon Blanc is a great expression of its terroir and certainly worth a try if you are looking for a fresh and tropical summer drink. In the glass, it has a pale-yellow colour with a slight green tinge. It is forthcoming on the nose, with tropical fruit and citrus, with hints of fresh grass. It is fr