South African Wines at Teresa's in Broomfield

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I have procured all four Herding Cats wines form the importer. So please keep this in mind when shopping. We do not want too many duplicates.

I will be adding more facts about South African wines and how to shop for them as I receive them. This event is in Broomfield.

South African Wines are slightly difficult to find in our market. There are plenty of them around, but some stores don’t bother stocking them because the consumer isn’t interested. This was the position Spanish wines held in our market about five years ago. No stores stocked them because people didn’t ask for them. If you’ve been attending our events, you’ll know Spain is one of our most popular tastings and the shopping inventory over the metro area is exceptional now. This is one of the reasons I decided to make some contacts, so I can assist you in shopping for your contribution from South Africa, for this Saturday.

There are several inexpensive South African wines, in particular the KWV, a cooperative for nearly a century. KWV (Kooperratiewe Wynbouers-vereniging), established in 1918, was a massive producer, buying most of the grapes grown in South Africa for decades. There might be some bargains in this line of wine. Two other inexpensive brands are the Herding Cats and Tall Horse. These wines have their merits and we will be anxious to sample them, but I am asking you to look beyond the inexpensive offerings and seek a little better quality for this tasting.

After the KVW’s monopoly was broken a little over a decade ago, growers began to fancy their own wine label. It was a difficult road. The consumers didn’t consider South Africa anything but a bulk wine producer. No one wanted to take them seriously.

Fortunately, the winemaking potential in South African is exceptional. They experience trade winds from two coasts. The weather is ideal, sunny, but enjoying a considerable drop in temperatures at night.

The wine grape growers were steady with their endeavor to make good quality wine. Now, because of their persistence, South African wines are available in our market and the selections are very good, albeit sparse compared to Australia and even Spain. I have put out a few emails to retailers, distributors, and even a couple of importers looking for South African wines. I will update the event page, so you have a reference on where to shop.

-Peter at Little Raven Vineyards tells me he has eight South African wines under $18. Peter is known for his keen palate. Consider swinging by his store to pick up a bottle for Saturday in the Riverfront district of downtown. LRV is known for its unique selections.
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Below is a list of from the Wine Source portfolio. Wine Source provides the wine for Taste of Greenwood Village.

Juno Cape Maiden is a great value for around $12. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Rose Pinotage, Cabernet, and a red blend.

Le Riche-Stellenbosch is a higher end Bordeaux style-they line.

Rietvellei-Robertson making a great red and white blend around $10 retail and a Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet, and Muscadel.

Broken Stone-Stellenbosch produces a great Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and red blend for around $15 retail.

Wine Source sells these wines at
Boulder Wine Merchant
Ace Liquor – Boulder
Rose Hill – Boulder
Boulder Liquor Mart
Westminster Liquors
Total Beverage

Kacee's Wine and Spirits carries Savanha cab and pinotage, a Pinotage by Fairview, & a Sauv Blanc by Westerland.

Wilbur’s Total Beverage carries these wines below:
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Fairvalley
Juno
Fairview (Goat Wines)
Fleur du Cap
Ken Forrester
Kaapzicht
Delheim
Stellekaya
Villiera

-Sheila from Argonaut says she has three brands that are very good. They are in the $12-$18 price. If you stop at Argonaut, the staff can direct you to these wines. I did not get their names.

-Primo Vino has some untypical wines from SA:
Darling Vineyard Onyx Pinotage $19
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir $25
Savahna Shiraz $17
Goat Rotie 06 on Special at $11 from $20

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Please bring a wine glass, a bottle of wine from South Africa, and a potluck dish to share. Please RSVP with what dish you are bringing.

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