Master of Wine:

Three typical aromas of South African wines

This is the taste of South Africa: three aromas in a glass

For our Master of Wine Richard Bampfield, there is hardly any wine region that can compete with the beauty of South Africa. Three grape varieties have made a name for themselves worldwide.

The favourite from Paarl and Stellenbosch

The full-bodied red wines of the Shiraz taste of plum, blackberry, black cherry and pepper, or of wide-open spaces, wind and a little bit of adventure. The aromas are brought out particularly well in wooden barrels.

Steen: South Africa's Signature White

Order a Steen in South Africa and you'll be poured a Chenin Blanc – a wine that tastes as refreshing as a dip in cool water. Depending on its maturation in either wooden or stainless steel barrels, it can take on floral or nutty notes.

A taste of summer in the Western Cape

Sauvignon Blanc is grown and loved all over the world. In the Western Cape, it has a uniquely special taste – of sand between your toes, sun-warmed skin, and a summer that, for a moment, lasts forever.

Recipe: Grilled trout with asparagus salad

Spring on a plate! Tender grilled trout meets a crisp asparagus salad. Light, fresh and just right for sunny days. Herbs, delicate roasted aromas and a splash of citrus provide that special something. Keep it just as lively in the glass: serve with a lightly chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling. Cheers!