• It looks like South African fine wines in 2016 are reaching new heights internationally. Some talk about, ‘the most exciting phase in history for South African wine’; others say, ‘It’s South Africa’s time to shine’ or ‘South Africa is the most exciting country in the wine world at the moment’. Wine buyers, critics, writers and discerning consumers are all enthralled by the rise of adventurous winemakers exploring new terroir, new winemaking techniques and new varieties. “Overall, wine quality has increased dramatically over the last five years and the consumer is now spoilt for choice with a wealth of new producers,…