Feature

South Africa’s winning cups

South Africa’s wines didn't find a global market until the late 1990s, though its winemaking goes as far back as 350 years.

“Winemaking in South Africa dates back 350 years,” said Bill Daley in the Chicago Tribune. But the country’s wines didn’t find a global market until the late 1990s. Considering the wide variety of grapes and low production costs, experts believe the “future holds much opportunity for South African winemakers.” In honor of the country hosting this year’s World Cup, celebrate with these two.

2009 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc ($15)
A contender for “sipping wine of the summer,” this “bright, fresh, fruity” bottle from the Western Cape region “epitomizes the charm of Chenin Blanc.”

2004 Fleur du Cap Pinotage ($16)
Made from native South African Pinotage grapes, this earthy wine features hints of “mushroom, eucalyptus, and herbs on the tongue.”

Recommended

The Check-In: How to plan a trip to Antarctica
Penguins on an iceberg
Feature

The Check-In: How to plan a trip to Antarctica

Finland offering free happiness 'masterclass'
flag of Finland
teaching joy

Finland offering free happiness 'masterclass'

Can the world solve its 'imminent' water crisis?
The growing water crisis
Today's big question

Can the world solve its 'imminent' water crisis?

The end of the line for Boris Johnson?
Boris Johnson
Talking point

The end of the line for Boris Johnson?

Most Popular

Mosquito species from South America discovered in Florida
Culex lactator.
new in town

Mosquito species from South America discovered in Florida

Essential molecules for life may have been 'delivered' to Earth from space
Asteroid Ryugu.
alien invasion

Essential molecules for life may have been 'delivered' to Earth from space

DeSantis' no good, very bad week
Ron DeSantis at a podium
Behind the scenes

DeSantis' no good, very bad week