Our Serengeti Wine
Swartland District, produced by Swartland Wine Cellar
Winemaker - Jan du Preez
Teeming with wild life and natural beauty, the Serengeti is a celebration of Africa’s diverse heritage. As one season flows into another, the grazing animals of the Serengeti migrate en masse, creating an unforgettable sight. Today, Serengeti wines are migrating to every corner of the globe, bringing their deep, rich Cape flavors to the world’s wine lovers.
About 37 miles north of Cape Town are the dry- farmed, low- yield Swartland vineyards that provide 6-8 tons of premium fruit per hectare (2.5-3 tons per acre) for Serengeti. These vineyards are hand harvested, the juice gently fermented and then aged in 300 - liter French oak barrels to optimize the natural fruit flavors and
complexity.
These wines are made by Jan du Preez, who is widely recognized as one of the finest vintners in the Stellenbosch and Swartland areas. Jan comes from a long history of family winemakers. He has worked with the best in the wine industry including one of California’s best known wineries, Robert Mondavi and the German Wine Institute.
SHIRAZ
Shiraz is the fastest growing trend in the U.S.
and one of the most widely planted new
varietals in South Africa. One taste of this wine
and you'll know why. This is 100% Shiraz was
aged 50% in 2nd year vintage French oak. This
wine has nice, bright fruit flavors including
blackberries and red fruits. The aftertaste has
hints of white pepper interwoven with firm
tannins but the overall finish is smooth. Enjoy
this wine with spicy foods, lamb, prime rib,
grilled meats and medium bodied cheeses. |
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PINOTAGE
The prized grape of South Africa. This is 100%
Pinotage from five bush vine vineyards in the
Swartland area. This was 50% tank aged and
50% barrel aged in two and three year old
French oak. This wine shows the traditional
characteristics of the country’s finest Pinotage
– full bodied with rich, ripe red fruit flavors, deep
and intense color, a nice nose, and a long,
smooth finish. This is a hearty wine that would
be a good match for full flavored foods like
grilled sausage, wild game, rich stews and
pastas with red sauce. |
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CABERNET/ MERLOT
A Bordeaux style blend of two of the worlds
most sought after grapes. An attractive nose of
hearth spices and violets leads to rich, plumy,
soft fruit. The fruit of this medium to fuller wine
gives way to the distinctive Malmsbury spices
which echo through the moderate tannins. Well
balanced - delightful with a steak - amazing
with anything dark chocolate or savory
desserts. |
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PINOTAGE ROSE
100% Pinotage juice that was fermented on the skins for 6 hours
giving this wine its rich pink hue. It shows lots of tropical fruit on
the nose and is drier and more deeply complex than most
rosés. Usually served with a wide range of lighter foods, it also
makes a nice companion for spicy Asian or Mediterranean dishes. |
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SAUVIGNON BLANC
These vineyards are in cool, hillside locations facing the sea in
Stellenbosch and Swartland. This is a medium bodied, 100%
Sauvignon Blanc filled with crisp citrus flavors - bursting with
lime, grapefruit and gooseberries. It’s a wonderful white wine to
pair with pork, poultry or seafood. Especially good with oysters. |
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