South African Wine Guide

South Africa produces wine from over 264 million gallons a year, and has been making it since 1655. The Western Cape — home to Stellenbosch, Constantia, Paarl, and Swartland — produces the vast majority, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate that delivers long warm growing seasons and concentrated, fruit-driven wines.

South African red wine

Pinotage is South Africa's signature variety — a cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut developed in 1926. Deep, high-tannin, with dark fruit and earthy character. Shiraz thrives in the warmer regions, producing spicy, concentrated reds.

Buy now: low calorie South African red wine

• → Running Duck Organic Shiraz — Stellar Organics. No added sulphur. Indian Runner ducks patrol the vineyards as natural pest control. Spicy, white pepper, concentrated dark fruit. 90 kcal per 125ml. 0g sugar. 13.5% ABV. £12.49
• → Running Duck Organic Merlot — Same estate. Soft, rounded, dark plum and cocoa. 88 kcal. 0g sugar. 13% ABV. £12.49

South African white wine

Chenin Blanc is South Africa's most planted white grape (18% of all plantings). Sauvignon Blanc from Constantia and Stellenbosch is herbaceous, mineral, and excellent value.

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• → TRACES Sauvignon Blanc — Captures Sauvignon character perfectly. Grassy, herbaceous, dry. 78 kcal. 0g sugar. 11% ABV. £9.99
• → Southern Lights Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — Tropical, vibrant, mineral-rich. 85 kcal. 0g sugar. 12% ABV. £15.49

South African rosé

Buy now: low calorie rosé

• → Les Oliviers Grenache Cinsault Rosé — Cinsault-Grenache blend in Provence style. 69 kcal per 125ml. 0g sugar. 11% ABV. £12.49
• → Running Duck Organic Rosé — Stellar Organics, no added sulphur, organic. Dry, light, crisp. 82 kcal. 0g sugar. £12.49

Shop South African wine at DrinkWell

• → Organic wines — Running Duck and other low-intervention producers
• → Low calorie red wine — from 76 kcal
• → Low calorie white wine — from 78 kcal
• → Low calorie rosé wine — from 69 kcal
• → Mixed wine cases — free delivery over £99

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