South Africa: New releases

Bukettraube is likely a grape you don't know brilliantly, but it's found its home in a few small vineyards in the Cape. Hanneke and Pauline are doing something quite special with it, making an utterly delicious Pet Nat. Sometimes likened to Muscat, this is floral and peachy, with very fine bubbles, and a vibrant finish. A delicious fizz.

From an old Palomino vineyard at 670m of elevation, which sees some skin contact, this is an impressive wine from Pauline and Hanneke. It's incredibly complex, with notes of ginger and guava, and also lots of fynbos character on the finish. It's the kind of wine that has you reaching for glass after glass.

This comes from Piekenierskloof, from a vineyard at 670m of elevation, which ensures that this maintains vibrant acidity and plenty of cool fruit. It's fermented in egg, with a portion of skin contact, and that gives a beautiful texture and just a hint of ginger spice, too. It's spicy, with guava and a slight herbal lift. Delicious.