South African white wines
White wine - What exactly is white wine?
White wine is made from white wine grapes. In contrast to Red wines do not have a red skin. For this reason White wine has a yellowish colour. The colour of the White wines varies from grape variety to grape variety and depends on the ageing method. Another difference between Red wine and White wine is often the production process. Many white wines are first pressed and then fermented (so-called must fermentation). For red wines, the reverse order is used (so-called mash fermentation). During this process, the colour of the red grape skins dissolves and colours the transparent grape juice.
White wine - origin and history
The most famous white wine growing regions in the world are located in Germany, Italy, Spain, France and South Africa. Germany is particularly known for its excellent Rieslings, whereas South Africa is known for the grape variety Chenin Blanc grape variety.
According to historical records, the first wines produced were Red wines. Some time later White wines whose vines most likely originated from a mutation of a red wine grape variety .
White wine - smell and taste
Just like Red wine and Rosé also White wine has very special aromas in smell and taste. Although the aromas depend strongly on the grape variety, there are typical White wine aromas. Many grape varieties have aromas of stone fruit, tropical fruits like pineapple and guava, as well as mineral notes.
White wine from South Africa
The special thing about South African White wines is the high number of sunshine hours as well as the local climate. The warm temperatures allow not only Red wines but also White wines ripen very well. The white wine grapes have very concentrated fruit aromas. The proximity to the sea also creates a cool breeze that cools the grapes, especially at night.
What distinguishes South Africa from other wine regions in the world is its strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection. South Africa began implementing transparent standards early on with the "Biodiversity & Wine Initiative". The renunciation of chemical pesticides and the preservation of plant species are fundamental goals.
South African white wines - Online order in the shop
The Coastal Cuvée from the winery Delaire Graff or the Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Kleine Zalze are among the classics from South Africa. Also very special White wines like the FMC from the winery Ken Forrester delight wine lovers all over the world.
In our Online Shop you will find a wide range of South African white wines from different wineries. The WineStore (www.the-winestore.com) makes it very easy and reliable to order from White wines from South Africa.
