SOUTH AFRICA
Botanica
From one of the oldest continents in the world comes incredible new world wine.
South Africa, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity is home to Ginny Povall’s Botanica.
Originally a Boston native, Ginny followed her self-taught winemaking passion to Stellenbosch where she found a home on Protea Heights Farms. Planting her first 12 acres in 2009, Ginny now creates over 9 spectacular wines.
Whether the collection of Mary Delany Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir or her Big Flower Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc these wines will delight, mirroring Ginny’s vibrant and charming personality in every glass. Her distinctly refined and lively wines awaken our palette, blending old and new world style in every sip.
Mary Delany Chenin Blanc is by far the best we’ve ever tasted and the rest of the collection is exceptionally pretty.
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What to expect
‘Mary Delany’
Chenin Blanc
‘Mary Delany’, Citrusdal Mountain WO, 2022
100% Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes
Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit flavours, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core.
'Flower Girl', Albariño
'Flower Girl', Stellenbosch WO, 2023
100% Albariño
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Tasting Notes: Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit flavors, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core
‘Mary Delany’
Pinot Noir
‘Mary Delany’, Western Cape WO, 2018
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Rich with hints of herbs and spice on the nose, bright cherry and strawberry fruit. Fresh acidity, with a floral lift on the finish.
‘Big Flower’
Cabernet Sauvignon
‘Big Flower’, Stellenbosch WO, 2022
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Aromas of cigar box, brambly blackberry, cassis, licorice and black plum. The palate is smooth, with ripe and well-integrated tannins that provide a well-balanced structure. Herbal notes of black currant leaf and whole tobacco.
‘Big Flower’
Merlot
‘Big Flower’, Stellenbosch WO, 2016
100% Merlot
Tasting Notes
Intricate aromas and flavors of plum and dark berry fruit, with a rich, plush mouthfeel and soft, refined tannins.
‘Big Flower’
Cabernet Franc
‘Big Flower’, Stellenbosch WO, 2018
100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes
Savoury bell pepper and tomato vine followed by jammy blackberry and raspberry, cedar, smoke, wet leaves and forest floor. Palate is light and fresh.
'Arboretum',
'Arboretum', Stellenbosch WO, 2017
53%Cabernet Sauvignon/23% Cab Franc/
21% Merlot/3%Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
This rich, smooth Bordeaux-style blend displays blackberry, black cherry, and tobacco notes on the nose. On the palate, it boasts a core of opulent plum and cassis fruit, with firm tannins providing great texture and structure.