The 13 Best South African Wines to Score Right Now | Food & Wine

A new generation of winemakers is bringing a fresh approach to South Africa’s traditions, and these bottles make their case.

South Africa’s “winelands,” as they’re known, are among the most beautiful wine-producing regions in the world. Dramatic landscapes marked by mountains that jut up seemingly out of nowhere, rugged coastlines, and world-class hospitality have made this country a must-visit destination for wine lovers.

And while it’s often categorized as a New World wine country, South Africa’s vineyards have been thriving for centuries—all those ships sailing around the Cape of Good Hope needed to replenish their rations! In that sense, South Africa’s wine is both Old and New World.

via The 13 Best South African Wines to Score Right Now | Food & Wine.