South African White Wines, Red Wines & a brief overview of their sporting teams

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South African Team 2015 Rugby World Cup

Although they didn’t qualify for the 2014 World Cup last year, there are high hopes for the South African team in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The team are two-time champions which sits them as the highest-ranked team in Pool B.

Despite the team having overall success lately, there is one player worth keeping an eye on. Seabelo Senalto has seen success after success whilst wearing the famous green and gold shirt. Senatla’s Under-20 debut in 2013 saw him score four tries and at only twenty-one years of age, he has already excelled in the sport from time and time again.

South Africa is equipped with many talented wingers however, as in 1995 the World Cup Final saw James Small and Chester Williams take the plaudits. Over a decade later it was Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen, which then brings us to this year’s hopeful of helping South Africa win the Rugby World Cup.

South African White Wines

South African wine dates back to 1659. Constantia, an area 15km south of Cape Town was once considered one of the greatest wines in the world.

South African wine production now concentrates around Paarl, Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Worcester.

South African White Wine

Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc 360 2010 75cl

A superb South African White Wine produced in a single Sauvignon Blanc vineyard in Zevenwacht. Limited production of only 6000 makes this wine all the more sought after.

This popular wine will compete well with Sancerre or Marlborough.

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South African Red Wines

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2013 75cl

The Chocolate Block is one of Boekenhoutskloof's most successful wines, with a delicous blend of five traditional French grapes. This selection of grapes produce a smooth wine with great fuit and dark chocolate flavours.

The man behind the wine is Mark Kent who is widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading winemakers. A number of Boekenhoutskloof's wines achieve a minimum rating of 4 Stars, which the majority reaching the highest at 5 Stars, making them the top choice for South African Wine.

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