South African wines are amongst the most revered in the world and a matter of national pride. South African red wines include the unique Pinotage and the country's range of white wines feature Sauvignon Blancs to rival the world's best. Having a basic knowledge of wine is almost essential in this country of immense wine pride and its host of remarkable wine estates.

Hazendal Wine Estate adds something special to South African wines by including distinctive Russian influences to create a whole new wine experience. These unique South African red and white wines are a feast for the palate and add something different to any wine tasting. Learn more about South African wines with Hazendal and not only be able to fully appreciate any vintage, but be confident in the most complex of wine discussions.

SOUTH AFRICAN WINE DICTIONARY

Knowing the right terminology is essential to fully appreciate South African wines. From letting it "breathe" to checking if it has "legs", wine connoisseurs can often sound like they are speaking a foreign language. Learn the lingo with Hazendal's useful wine dictionary and hold your own in any wine conversation.

YOUR SENSES

Becoming an expert wine taster is not only about your taste buds, but encompasses all of your senses. Identifying a wine and appreciating it for all of its flavours is not as difficult as it may sound. Let Hazendal show you how to fully enjoy South African wine and train your senses to an expert level.

WINE CHARACTERS

Identifying a particular South African wine can be tricky, thanks to the huge variety on offer and the complex flavours and aromas of each vintage. With a little help however, it is possible to quickly gain confidence in the wine tasting arena and be able to participate in any wine conversation. Find out more with Hazendal's easy to follow wine characters guide.

Know your stuff already? Then for a completely new experience, why not book a Hazendal wine tasting and experience South African wine with an innovative Russian twist.