Other curiosities:
There are few places in the world are you likely to come across Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Mourvedre, Grenache Gris, Palomino, Muscat of Alexandria, Clairette, Vedelho and Harslevelu in close proximity.
Too diverse to really pin down, depending on the place and producer they may be bottled individually or in blends but all are worth exploring.
The reds combine that lovely plummy, savoury character that makes Portuguese reds so appealing, and perfectly suit the dry, Cape climate while also blending well with some of the Syrah being made as well. The same can be said of Mourvedre for which there are some truly exciting wines being made from Swartland to Botsrivier.
The whites meanwhile offer up a varied tasting wheel of salinity, biscuits, turmeric, white flowers, honey, quince, apples and a lot more besides.
They be produced in tiny quantities but these little gems are the hundreds and thousands decorating the top of the South African cake making it all the more delicious.
