KWV is an interesting South African winery, one of the established names which has modernised; part owned by a Black Empowerment business they have a young enthusiastic team and are powering on with the production of some absolutely excellent wines.

So, onto the wine.

The Granache Blanc 2016 is dry, fruity, (was there a faint taste of almond?) and just right for al fresco salads, or, quite frankly, on its own, sipping as the sun goes down. Reasonably priced too.

£7.99 Co-op

KWV Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Another begging to be tried. Refreshing, with a slight edge of grapefruit, or so we thought, and a hint of pepper. We tried it with a  fish curry, and it worked well, but could as easily join the KWV Granache Blanc as a drink on its own.

£9.00 Morrisons

KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2014

I’ve just reviewed a book discussing the early trade routes, and these included the spice routes. This robust and gorgeous wine has a hint of just those spices, plus a dollop of ripe fruit all of which adds up to an elegant but robust wine.

What to eat with it? Cheese worked well, but so too did a venison dish.  Well, let’s say anything. This is a treat to buy for yourself.

Would it improve if laid down for a year or two. Possibly, if you can resist it.

£14.95, Ocado, Slurp, SH Jones