South Africa’s star is in the ascendant. The exchange rate is very favourable, the tourist boom has helped to bring these great wines to the public’s attention, and a new generation of smart young winemakers is emerging. These talented youngsters are making a wide variety of really great wines at different price points and the result is that value for money has never been better than it is right now.

The Wines of South Africa case costs £88 and includes three bottles each of the following four wines.

Hutton Ridge Chenin Blanc 2010, Coastal Region: Superb value crisp modern made Chenin Blanc. This refreshing, upfront and modern style has delicious flavours of apples and pears.

Klein Constantia ‘KC’ Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Constantia: From vineyards planted at 220 metres above sea level, this excellent crisp wine is full of lime and aromatic gooseberry fruit. Perfect with fish and white meats.

Running Duck Shiraz 2009, Western Cape (Fairtrade Organic): Crisp, crunchy shiraz with sweet brambly and leather fruit and an appealing soft velvety texture with hints of spice and vanilla.

Vergelegen ‘Mill Race’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2007, Stellenbosch: A vibrant grape blend which shows abundant red berry fruit mixed with touches of aromatic blackcurrant and wild herbs — top-class wine.

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The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk

If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk