WINES AVAILABLE IN UK STOCK:

• Havana Hills Sauvignon Blanc
• Havana Hills Chardonnay
• Havana Hills Sauvignon Semillon Viognier
• Havana Hills Merlot
• Havana Hills Shiraz
• Havana Hills Lime Road
• Virgin Earth Sauvignon Blanc
• Virgin Earth Chenin Blanc
• Virgin Earth High Five
• Virgin Earth Pinotage
• Plessis Reserve Cabernet Merlot
• Du Plessis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

www.havanahills.co.za

Situated some 18kms from Cape Town and only 7kms from the Atlantic Ocean, Havana Hills has been described by John Platter as "one of the most spectacular wine farms in the Cape".

Legend has it that a herd of 50 elephants once roamed there but today the virgin land has been cultivated to grow the finest clones of classic grape varieties.

Under the perfect growing conditions that the benevolent South African climate affords, the owner Kobus du Plessis and winemaker Nico Vermeulen are able to nurture grapes that attain full physiological ripeness yet retain a certain elegance and restraint.

In the state-of-the-art cellar, Nico Vermeulen crafts wines of great style. With Alain Mouiex (he of Pomerol fame) consulting, Vermeulen makes approachable, fruit driven wines under the Havana Hills label whilst the highly praised Du Plessis Reserve range shows power, concentration, structure and restraint- a pleasing synergy of New World and Old World style.

Despite the relative youth of the project, Havana Hills has garnered many awards including one of only 16 five star awards from the highly rated John Platter guide. Numerous gold and double gold awards from Veritas followed and more are set to come as the new vineyards begin to show their mettle.

These wines are, for the time being, only released in relatively small quantities in the U.K with no more than 300 cases (12x75cl) being available of any one variety. However, we are sure that they will meet with great success, being at the vanguard of the new quality South African movement.

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		Havana Hills Sauvignon Blanc Utilising Havana Hills proximity to the coast, this is a tangy, grassy example with well rounded, tropical hints to lend balance. Crisp yet full, this is great example of stunning South African sauvignon.
		Havana Hills Chardonnay A broad, rich chardonnay with ample tropical and citrus fruit complimented by high quality French oak barrel ageing. On the palate it is well balanced with a gentle, slightly creamy texture and toasty nutty wood.
		Havana Hills Semillon Sauvignon Viognier South Africa is beginning to get to grips with the mercurial Viognier grape variety and in this cunning blend from Havana Hills it adds a haunting perfume of peaches, violets and apricots to the zesty citrus fruit of the Sauv/Sem blend.
		Havana Hills Merlot Well concentrated Merlot with dark plum and damson fruit character with touches of spice. Balanced, fleshy and supple with savoury fruit on the palate coupled with restrained oak influence.
		Havana Hills Shiraz Set to be one of the stars of South Africa, Shiraz is now beginning to make great wines in the Cape. This is no exception with rich, spicy bramble and cassis fruit with touches of pepper and spice. Creamily textured with a powerful finish.
		Havana Hills Lime Road 1481 Hints of sweet vanilla and berry fruit from the Shiraz grape is well integrated in this harmonious blend. Subtly oaked for overall refinement.
		Virgin Earth, Sauvignon Blanc From Kobus du Plessis' vineyard high in the Karoo this is open, aromatic Sauvignon. Flavours of ripe tropical guava and grapefruit and superb texture make this a wonderful, easy drinking wine.
		Virgin Earth, Chenin Blanc Grown high up in the Karoo this is a deliciously full and ripe Chenin Blanc. Dry but with lovely weight and complexity on the palate this has flavours of ripe apples and spice with a long concentrated finish.
		Virgin Earth, High Five (5 Noble Varieties) The five noble varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot are grown at high altitude to produce a wine that is deliciously supple and scented, with splashes of vibrant ripe fruit and spicy oak.
		Virgin Earth, Pinotage A silky smooth example of South Africa's indigenous grape variety. Full of ripe, spicy bramble and plum fruit with hints of woodsmoke and vanilla adding complexity. Well balanced, medium weight and elegant.
		Havana Hills Du Plessis Reserve Cabernet Merlot Only in its second vintages but already one of the most sought after wines in the Cape. With a host of medals under its belt, this wine has little to prove but yields up concentrated, well balanced cassis and plum fruit with savoury, slightly herbal hints, reminiscent of great Bordeaux.
		Havana Hills Du Plessis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A powerful wine with deep, almost opaque colour and a restrained nose of cassis, plums and hints of tobacco and chocolate. Full and powerful, this wine is hugely concentrated with a complexity that belies its age.

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