Velvety red wines from South Africa
Smooth, soft and luxuriously pleasing
Velvety red wines from South Africa stand for smooth, soft and palate-pleasing wine enjoyment at a high level. Shaped by the warm Cape sun and diverse terroirs, these wines impress with their silky texture, round tannins and a beautifully balanced structure.
These smooth red wines are especially gentle on the palate, making them perfect for wine lovers who appreciate elegance and approachability.
Discover here a small selection of our velvety red wines. You can find our complete South African red wine range here. .
African Java Pinotage
- Van Loveren
- Red wine - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinotage
- Proficheck: Sehr gut (88/100)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Annandale Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 87 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€29.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Reserve Merlot
- Val du Charron
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 87 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Merlot
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 93 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.33* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Shiraz
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Tim Atkin 2025: 92 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.53* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Petit Rouge Merlot
- Vondeling Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Merlot
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 85 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Shiraz
- Allesverloren Wine Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 90 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 87 Points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Glass Collection Merlot
- Glenelly Estate
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Merlot
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 89 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2024: 91 Punkte
- Veritas Awards 2025: Silber
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
- Grangehurst Winery
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 90 Points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€31.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Annandale Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2020 vintage – John Platter: 4 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€30.60* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Reserve Malbec
- Val du Charron
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Wellington
- Malbec
- John Platter: 3.5 Sterne / 85 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.93* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
More about velvety red wines
Typical South African red wines offer ripe fruit aromas of dark berries, cherries and plums, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, chocolate and spice. Whether it’s a velvety Pinotage, an elegant Shiraz or a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, many wines from South Africa are known for their creamy mouthfeel, harmonious warmth and a long, smooth finish.
Thanks to their soft acidity and silky tannin structure, these wines are considered particularly well-balanced, easy-drinking and smooth to enjoy. Velvety South African red wines are ideal companions for relaxed evenings, fine meat dishes or simply for savoring on their own. Anyone searching for a round, harmonious and irresistibly smooth red wine will discover true palate pleasers with depth and character in South Africa.