South Africa has a long tradition of wine albeit still being referred to as a New World wine country. The biddies discuss South Africa’s history, re-emergence on the quality wine scene and dive into some of its most popular grape varieties: Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, and Pinotage – which is a grape unique to South Africa, made from crossing Pinot Noir and Cinsault.

Wine Featured:

Kara: Lubanzi Chenin Blanc, Backsberg Pinotage

Calla: Blackwater Lazy Lucy Rose

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