Meerlust Red
The wine has an intense, dark purple colour with a violet rim; bright and vivacious in the glass, youthful. The nose is expressive with powerful cassis, plum, exotic spice and hints of floral aromas. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with intense flavours of crushed black fruit, cassis, vanilla
£22.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Wildeberg Chenin Blanc
A long-term favourite at Rise & Vine, this Chenin Blanc is a refreshing-but-full-bodied glass of wine. ?It's crispness is mineral more than fruity, with an earthy character that makes it feel almost like a natural wine. ?We can't get enough of it.
£20.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Paarl |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Production method | Oaked |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13% |
Meerlust Rubicon
The 2016 Rubicon shows great charm and drinkability even at this early stage, no doubt a result of the high Merlot and Cabernet Franc composition. We were very cautious with regards to tannic structure as some of the later Cabs exhibited astringency which we wanted to minimise in the final
£38.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Coterie by Wildeberg, Cabernet Franc – Malbec
We love the wines of the Wildeberg Winery in Franshoek. Their wines are adventurous, well-made and well-priced, and this wine - made from the delightfully earthy Cabernet Franc plus - unusual for South Africa - fragrant Malbec - is no exception.
£17.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Franschhoek |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14.5% |
Bain’s Kloof Merlot
Supple and easy-drinking, this delicious Merlot offers rich, dark fruit and subtle mocha notes.? Great value!
£14.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Grape | Merlot |
| Pack detail | Screw Cap, 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14.5% |
Wild House Shiraz
Inviting aromas of summer pudding, ripe black cherry, vanilla and even a touch of Framboise. On the palate, more rich black fruits, smoky notes and a suggestion of dark chocolate and star anise. Youthful acidity and ripe balanced tannins give a fresh finish with depth and complexity.
£12.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Blend | Shiraz |
| Production method | Sustainable |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 12% |
Cognato White 0.5%
The Chenin Blanc grapes come from the Coastal Region of South Africa. The area is renowned for the top white wines made from low yielding dryland vineyards. The area is close to the ocean which allows for a long, cool growing season. Production is low due to the dry, cool
£14.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Production method | Organic |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 0.5% |
Meerlust Rubicon – MAGNUM
The 2014 Rubicon displays the restraint and elegance of the cooler vintage. Still showing a very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Beautifully perfumed and floral nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note and stony minerality also evident on the nose.
£80.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Pack detail | 150cl, Magnum |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Coterie by Wildeberg, Semillon – Sauvignon Blanc
Another cracking wine by one of our favourite South African wineries, this classic Bordeaux Blanc blend does everything you'd expect of a similar wine from the old country with rich Semillon balancing crisp Sauvignon, but it brings particularly South African notes of smoke and tropical fruit to the party too.
£16.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | White |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Franschhoek |
| Blend | 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 80% Semillon |
| Production method | Sustainable |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 12.5% |
Wild House Chenin Blanc
Ripe peach and tropical fruit on the nose with fresh citrus notes. Honeyed and textured on the palate with crisp acidity and hints of honey dew melon and lychee leading to a bright, zesty finish with fresh lemony acidity.
£12.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Grape | Chenin Blanc |
| Production method | Sustainable |
| ABV | ABV 13.5% |
Rhebokskloof Pinotage
After a lengthy search we are proud to present our new Pinotage and it's everything you could hope for, dark ripe fruit, spices, subtle smoke and ash! This is an absolutely gorgeous expression and not bad for the price either.
£18.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Paarl |
| Grape | Pinotage |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Lowerland, Die Verlore Bokooi Red Blend
The ample Tannat and Petit Verdot components make for the darkest Bokooi blend to date. Great depth on the nose with black fruits, liquorice and spice that linger on a lengthy palate with fully rounded, soft tannins. Be warned: true to its name, this bokkie will disappear rather swiftly. Share
£24.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Northern Cape |
| Blend | 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Tannat, 21% Petit Verdot, 21% Shiraz, 23% Merlot |
| Production method | Organic |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Daschbosch Old Vine Hanepoot, Breedekloof 2016
The Hanepoot grapes for this wine are from timeworn, gnarly vines which bear a meagre yield, the vines are over 120 yeras old (South Africa only started recording vine age from 1900). Small bunches of concentrated and perfumed Muscat d’Alexandrie fruit are hand harvested, the juice fortified with a pure
£16.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Sweet / Dessert |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Grape | Muscat |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
Cognato Red 0.5%
The Cabernet & Cinsault grapes come from the Coastal Region of South Africa, an area known for high quality wines from low yielding vineyards. All our growers are Fairtrade certified. The grapes are picked at full maturity and macerated to extract color and tannins. Fermentation takes place with a cultured
£14.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault |
| Production method | Organic |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 0.5% |
Dye Bleeding, Skin Contact Grenache Gris Rosé
This one foxed us for a while. Surely all ros?s are skin contact wines? Otherwise they'd be white wines, no?Well this is a ros? with a difference. In effect, it's an orange wine made from pink grapes. (We'd say orange + pink = peach, but that would just mess with
£20.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Rosé |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Paarl |
| Blend | Grenache Gris |
| Production method | Sustainable |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 13.5% |
Le Riche Richesse
Classic South African take on a Bordeaux blend. The Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc plus Merlot and Petit Verdot meet that other South African blending classic, Cinsault.
£22.00
| Body | Full-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Blend | 57% Cabernet Sauvignon / 19% Cinsault / 9% Cabernet Franc |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Here & There Malbec
A very decent unoaked Malbec from Swartland – soft with classic notes of Lilac and liquorice without the sometimes overpowering oomph of more expensive, oaked Argentinian Malbec's. Powdery soft and easy-going.
£13.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Grape | Malbec |
| Dietary | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Pack detail | Screw Cap, 75cl |
| ABV | ABV 14% |
Saint Vérédème (Magnum), Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cellier des Chartreux
Nothing says generous better than a magnum. Nothing says "let's get this party started" better, either.
Well here's a reasonably priced magnum of this beautifully smooth Southern Rhône. Generous. Tick. Party started? Tick!
£34.00
| Body | Medium-bodied |
|---|---|
| Colour / Style | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Blend | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre |
| Pack detail | 150cl, Magnum |
| ABV | ABV 14% |