South Africa

South Africa has its own grape variety, pinotage, the cross of cinsault and pinot noir. While this wine attracts attention, other varietal wines such as chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, chardonnay as well as Bordeaux blends and dessert wines are making a name for themselves in the world. Wines from South Africa now regularly feature in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines and win awards in international wine competitions.