DeGrendel – Cape Town, South Africa
A beautiful estate overlooking the city of Cape Town onto the Table Mountain and the sea, this farm has been in the Graaf family for three generations with support on the farm that has been there for five generations.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc: Intense aromas of litchi, lime and asparagus with a full gooseberry and lime palate and a finely structured fresh fig finish and long after taste.

2005 Merlot: An elegant medium bodied wine with black fruit, licorice and coffee flavors. A well structured wine with blackberry fruit and firm tannins.

Lindemans Winery - South Africa
Interestingly, the Lindemans Winery was started by Henry Lindeman who was interested in making wine for its medicinal benefits, concerned that the hard spirits of the early colonies to be near-poisonous.

2005 Shiraz: A medium to full bodied palate with layers of red berry and bramble fruit complimented by hints of dark chocolate. 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: With flavors of black currant and ripe dark berry flavors, this wine will compliment roasted meats, game and rich pasta dishes.

2005 Merlot: A balanced wine that exhibits flavors of plum, cherry and mint.