Vintage 2007
Region Elgin
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Among the Cape's best sauvignons, this is cool and elegant with notes of citrus and elderflower
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose, The Fine Wine Company
RRP £7.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Missionvale Chardonnay
Vintage 2007
Region Walker Bay
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Fresh lemons on the nose. Ripe lemon, greengage and toasted oak on the complex, refreshing palate
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £11.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Elgin
Grapes Riesling
Tasting notes Apricot, grapefruit and tropical fruit flavours. Clean and racy, with good structure and crisp minerality
Drink with Cheese, puddings
Where to buy D Byrne & Co
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
Vintage 2006
Region Walker Bay
Grapes Pinot noir
Tasting notes Deep garnet-red. Prominent yet balanced oak with lovely red fruits. Harmonious spicy finish
Drink with Fish, game, lamb, pork, poultry
Where to buy Virgin Wines
RRP £18.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Elgin
Grapes Pinot noir
Tasting notes Pale cherry-red colour. Red fruits and game on the palate. Fresh and balanced with a lingering finish
Drink with Fish, game, lamb, pork, poultry
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Syrah
Tasting notes Deep ruby colour. Smoky bramble fruit and silky soft tannins leading to a long, juicy finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Waitrose, The Wine Society
RRP £6 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Paarl
Grapes Merlot, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Oaky, spicy, plummy, earthy aromas. Vibrant red fruits with liquorice notes on the palate
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy SA Wines Online
RRP £30 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Viognier
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Chenin blanc, viognier
Tasting notes An unusual blend of chenin and viognier. Lightly perfumed characters of citrus and apricots. Long finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £6.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Ripe, rounded, stone and tropical fruit. Rich, full palate with a savoury undertone and crisp acidity
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury's
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Semillon
Tasting notes Pale lemon colour. Grassy, herbal nose. Vanilla and banana on the palate. Good balance and length
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Parfrements
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Green-tinged, perfumed nose, with good acid and minerality. Balanced fruit and impressive length
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Chenin blanc
Tasting notes Golden colour. Powerfully wooded peach and honey flavours. Lovely depth, with a long finish
Drink with Pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose, The Fine Wine Company
RRP £16.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Pronounced cassis with cigar box, earth and creamy oak. Concentrated palate with fine tannins and balance
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £22.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2005
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc
Tasting notes Deep purple. Rich and full, with blackberry and cedary oak. Clean, savoury and juicy with an elegant finish
Drink with Beef, game, pork, vegetarian
Where to buy Asda
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Chenin blanc
Tasting notes Lemon-gold colour. Mango, pineapple and elderflower on the nose. A refreshing, appley finish
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad
Where to buy Marks & Spencer
RRP £6.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Paarl
Grapes Syrah, mourvèdre
Tasting notes Good ripe fruit. Lightly oaked with blackcurrants and plums, good concentration and a fine finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Oddbins
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Paarl
Grapes Merlot
Tasting notes Ruby colour. Green pepper and blackcurrants with fine tannins and good oak integration
Drink with Game, lamb, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Patriarche Wine Agencies
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Paarl
Grapes Shiraz, viognier
Tasting notes Chocolate and black cherry on the nose. Ripe black fruits with a touch of smoky oak on the palate
Drink with Lamb, pork
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Chardonnay
Vintage 2006
Region Paarl
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Rich, rounded and buttery, this is a full-flavoured, oaky chardonnay with citrus and oatmeal notes
Drink with Poultry, shellfish, vegetarian
Where to buy Oddbins
RRP £14.99
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Chenin blanc
Tasting notes Tropical papaya and passion fruit aromas and a rich, harmonious palate. Good acidity and length
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £6 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Paarl
Grapes Chenin blanc
Tasting notes Pale gold. Good intensity and complexity, with notes of citrus peel, honey, beeswax and candy
Drink with Cheese, puddings
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £11.95 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Paarl
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, shiraz
Tasting notes Mature, spicy nose. A good, clean cabernet, elegant and well made
Drink with Beef, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Good stone fruit concentration on the nose. Complex and well balanced with citrus and vanilla notes
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Lea & Sandeman
RRP £22.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Chardonnay
Vintage 2007
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Chenin blanc, chardonnay
Tasting notes An attractive blend showing refreshing citrus aromas with soft, ripe melon fruit on the palate
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Direct Wines
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Pinotage
Vintage 2005
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Pinotage, shiraz
Tasting notes Ripe berries and liquorice on nose. Sweet berries on the palate balanced by oak and smooth tannins
Drink with Beef, game, pork
Where to buy Asda
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Attractive green asparagus on the nose. Punchy, ripe and tropical fruity palate with just enough acidity
Drink with Poultry, salad, shellfish, vegetarian
Where to buy Marks & Spencer
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Region Stellenbosch
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Violet-ruby colour and intense fruit. Woody but not overly so, with good, firm, spicy tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Andrew Chapman Fine Wines
RRP £14.50 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
