{"title":"Benguela Cove","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Benguela Cove wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove vineyards are located in South Africa. Although South African wines are considered New World wines, wine has been produced here for almost four centuries. The most popular wine from Benguela Cove is Benguela Cove Lighthouse Sauvignon Blanc, but Benguela Cove Lighthouse Moody Lagoon has also been doing well for years. Our selection consists of 11 Benguela Cove wines from South Africa, such as Benguela Cove Lighthouse Moody Lagoon and Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc. The grape variety used by Benguela Cove is Sémillon. Sémillon is used for white wine, as well as sparkling and dessert wines. You can buy Benguela Cove South African wines at competitive prices online in our webshop.","products":[{"product_id":"benguela-cove-lighthouse-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Benguela Cove Lighthouse Sauvignon Blanc","description":"Benguela Cove's unique and rare location on the ocean's edge on South Africa's southern coast produces wines of premium quality and unmistakable character. The Lighthouse Collection was created to reflect all the facets the cool climate has to offer. They are more accessible and of exceptionally high quality.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The Benguela Cove Vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nBenguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay sub-region, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie.\n\n\n \nThe grapes are harvested in the cool of the morning. They are pressed slowly and carefully at a cool, controlled temperature and then left to rest on the skins for 6 hours to achieve the desired acidity. The pure juice is then aged for another 48 hours, initially fermenting at a controlled temperature of 16-18 degrees Celsius and at the end of fermentation at 12-13 degrees Celsius to preserve the delicious fruit nuances in the wine. The wine is aged exclusively in steel tanks and, after fermentation is complete, is left on the lees for a further 60 days, which are stirred once a week (batonnage) to impart a more pleasant mouthfeel and beautiful complexity.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The seductive aromas of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Sauvignon Blanc has an enticing aroma of fine citrus and stone fruit, beautifully complemented by subtle hints of delicate pears and fragrant flowers. These aromas are also evident in the palate, combining with a wonderful minerality and length. It's a classic cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc!","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775812407375,"sku":"11977","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-lighthouse-sauvignon-blanc_11977.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-lighthouse-moody-lagoon","title":"Benguela Cove Lighthouse Moody Lagoon","description":"This Moody Lagon pays tribute to the Bot River lagoon adjacent to the Benguela Cove estate and showcases the diversity found there. It's a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Shiraz. Each grape variety lends its own unique character to this Red Blend.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Manual harvesting for Benguela Cove Lighthouse Moody Lagoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove winery is located in the cool Walker Bay wine region. About 100 kilometers from Cape Town, we find this beautiful Benguela estate, a leading player in the South African wine world. The vineyards are planted on the estate's cooler slopes and on the upper slopes, where the wind blows.\n\n\n \nNicknamed \"Moody,\" the lagoon is known for its unpredictable nature, changing color and flow direction throughout the day. It reflects all seasons in a single day and plays a key role in moderating temperatures in the vineyard. The vines are planted on soils of clay, quartz, and slate. The hand-harvested grapes are vinified separately by grape variety and fermented for six days in stainless steel tanks with select yeasts. After alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is pressed and aged for 18 months in French barriques, 25 percent of which are new wood. After aging is complete, the different grape varieties are blended to form this smooth blend and bottled.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The enchanting aromas and tastes of Moody Lagoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon is a red wine blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from South Africa's cool-climate Walker Bay region. In the glass, it offers enchanting aromas of dark fruit, wild cherries, fragrant dried herbs, and delicate spices. These aromas, already perceived by the nose, also caress the balanced palate with nuances of blueberry, mulberry, fine cedarwood, coriander seed, and a hint of rosemary, ensuring absolute pleasure that culminates in a smooth finish.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775815290959,"sku":"11978","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-lighthouse-moody-lagoon_11978.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-estate-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc","description":"The Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc is harvested on the south- and west-facing slopes of the vineyard, with soils of slate and iron. This sparkling white wine is full of fruit and bright acidity, resulting in a long, dry finish.\n\n\n \nBenguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay sub-region, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The unique circumstances in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Benguela Cove's vineyards benefit from the unique conditions of the estate's location on the ocean's edge on South Africa's southern coast. The southeasterly sea breeze, cooled by the Benguela Current flowing from Antarctica, cools the grapes at night after the hot summer days. This is irrigated by above-average rainfall, ensuring perfect viticulture.\n\n\n \nThe grapes for this stylish Sauvignon Blanc are harvested at peak ripeness and completely destemmed upon arrival at the winery. This is followed by several hours of skin contact before fermentation, controlled by cooling, begins in stainless steel tanks and barrels (25 percent new wood). After alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is left on the lees for eight months to preserve its beautiful complexity.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does the Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The result is a radiant Benguela Cove Sauvignon Blanc with an inviting bouquet of green figs, green peppers, and sweet tropical fruit, along with subtle hints of flint and juicy lemon drops. On the palate, this attractive and stylish Sauvignon Blanc from cool Walker Bay presents itself with intense tropical notes of pineapple and lemongrass, as well as pleasantly balanced acidity. A white wine of exquisite grace and finesse!","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775813062735,"sku":"11979","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-estate-walker-bay-sauvignon-blanc_11979.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-estate-chardonnay","title":"Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay","description":"Walker Bay is known for its excellent Chardonnay grapes, and the Benguela Cove vineyards are no exception. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even further at night. This ensures even ripening and complexity. The vines are planted on weathered shale soil with a very high lime content. This foundation also contributes to unique characteristics.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 10 months of oak aging for Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove winery is located just north of the town of Fisherhaven, near the Atlantic Ocean. They own a total of 62 hectares of vineyards. The grapes are picked at peak ripeness and hand-sorted. The juice from two pressing cycles is divided into four batches with varying levels of exposure to oxygen and solids, after which the juice ferments. These four components are fermented and aged separately. Twenty percent of the juice's solids are left unsettled and go directly into the barrel. The wine is left on its lees throughout the aging period to enhance the texture of the palate. The wine is aged for a total of 10 months in French oak barrels.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The seductive aroma of Benguela Cove Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nEvery wine lover who pours this Chardonnay will instantly fall in love with its magnificent aroma. It glows straw gold in the glass, and the elegant aromas of hazelnut, shortbread, peach, and apple surprise you immediately upon pouring. You'll want to take a sip right away. It's ample on the palate with delightful acidity, enveloped in a soft creaminess followed by the flavors of lemon peel, nectarine, and hints of crème brûlée. The fine texture on the palate leaves a fresh, clean finish. This characterful wine is best described as a wine with refined complexity. This Estate Chardonnay pairs beautifully with meat dishes or a cheese board.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775812374607,"sku":"11980","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-estate-walker-bay-chardonnay_11980.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-collage-red-blend","title":"Benguela Cove Collage Red Blend","description":"The Collage Red Blend is a blend of 52 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 32 percent Malbec, 12 percent Petit Verdot, and 4 percent Merlot. All the grape varieties complement each other in the glass, creating an incredibly warm and beautifully rounded red wine. As we've come to expect from Benguela Cove, this is a truly exceptional wine of exceptional quality. The vineyards are worked with great care, and you can certainly smell and taste it.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The potential of Walker Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nWalker Bay is synonymous with quality. Bordered by the Bot River lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even further at night. A favorable daytime climate promotes even ripening and complexity, encouraging the development of delicate fruit notes, fine tannin structure, and bright acidity. By utilizing the diversity of slopes, soil types, row direction, cultivars, and clones, the potential of these vineyards is maximized to become a perfect snapshot of a vintage.\n\n\n \nThe grapes are harvested entirely by hand. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are carefully inspected berry by berry and vinified separately. Each component is tasted separately, ensuring only the best is used in the final blend. This is what makes this Red Blend so unique. After fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 45 percent of which are new. After this, they are blended and bottled.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy the Benguela Cove Collage Red Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Benguela Cove Collage is a highly concentrated red wine cuvée in the classic Bordeaux style. Delightful aromas of plum, marzipan, and licorice. It's a bit heavy at first, but this is beautifully balanced by vibrant notes of violets. Fine tannins provide excellent structure. The acidity is well-balanced, creating a pleasant tension in the wine. The finish is seamless and extremely smooth.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775812800591,"sku":"11982","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-walker-bay-collage-red-blend_11982.webp?v=1770202330"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-lighthouse-syrah","title":"Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah","description":"This Syrah perfectly reflects the Benguela Cove terroir in a glass. The seductive aroma, in particular, is so characteristic of the Syrah grape. And that's certainly not lacking in this Benguela Cove glass. The ripe dark fruit bursts from the glass, and you're treated to juicy, ripe tannins that provide plenty of structure.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A unique piece of vineyard in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Benguela Cove winery is located just north of the town of Fisherhaven, near the Atlantic Ocean. They own a total of 62 hectares of vineyards. The grapes here enjoy a cool climate thanks to a sea breeze that blows across the estate. This makes this part of South Africa unique for winemaking. Ripening grapes that cool considerably at night and enjoy ample rainfall result in perfectly fresh and refined wines.\n\n\n \nThe vineyards selected for this wine were designed to evoke the inherent spice for which Syrah is known. The vines are managed with the utmost care to promote ripeness and complexity. The vines are planted on soils of shale and highly ferrous clay. This foundation gives this wine its unique character. In the cool of night, the grapes are harvested bunch by bunch. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are first cooled and then carefully selected, bunch by bunch and berry by berry. After a short cold maceration, the juice is brought back to room temperature and fermented for eight days in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation is complete, malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The smell and taste of Benguela Cove Lighthouse Syrah\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Syrah is an exceptionally stylish and self-confident Syrah with an enchanting bouquet of cinnamon and pepper on the nose, accompanied by delicate hints of spicy olive tapenade and sandalwood. On the palate, fresh flavors of delicious fruit and tightly woven tannins combine to create a long and delicious finish. This wine pairs beautifully with a wide variety of meat dishes.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775813390415,"sku":"11983","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-lighthouse-collection-syrah_11983.webp?v=1770202332"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-estate-pinot-noir","title":"Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir","description":"This Pinot Noir from Benguela Cove perfectly showcases what Walker Bay has to offer. This red wine is bursting with fruit and complex flavor nuances, leaving you craving the next sip. Thanks to its perfect location near the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even further at night. Ideal for very ripe, complex grapes.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Strict selection of Pinot Noir grapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nBenguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay sub-region, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie.\n\n\n\n The Pinot Noir grapes are hand-picked at peak ripeness, followed by rigorous sorting of the bunches and berries. Upon arrival at the winery, a four-day cold soaking period follows to extract maximum color and flavor nuances. Ten percent of the grapes ferment as whole bunches, the rest as whole berries. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for a further 10 months in French oak barrels, 30 percent of which are new wood.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does the Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Benguela Cove Pinot Noir empties bright red in the glass with a rich palette of aromas of red fruit, plums, mulberries, violets, and chocolate. This is complemented by fennel and dried oregano. The palate offers layers of fruit and complex flavor nuances. Flavors of Turkish delight and spice, wrapped in soft, creamy tannins with a hint of violets. It is powerful yet retains the finesse we expect from Pinot Noir. This wine pairs well with both savory and sweet dishes.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775814176847,"sku":"11984","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-estate-walker-bay-pinot-noir_11984.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-vinography-chardonnay","title":"Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay","description":"Benguela Cove's unique and rare location on the ocean's edge on South Africa's southern coast produces wines of premium quality and unmistakable character. The estate quickly received a string of awards and accolades for its outstanding quality. This Chardonnay clearly demonstrates what the area, and especially the winery, has to offer. Unparalleled quality with delightful aromas and flavors that complement each other beautifully in the glass.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 11 months of oak aging for Benguela Cove Vinography Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Benguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay subregion, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie.\n\n\n \nThe grapes are harvested at peak ripeness, hand-sorted, and pressed whole bunch. The juice is transferred to barrel. Indigenous yeast strains were allowed for alcoholic fermentation to enhance the aromatics and mouthfeel. During the first two months, the wine is aged on its lees with a stick for the entire duration of the aging process. To preserve the freshness and vibrant fruit, it does not undergo secondary malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The broad palette of aromas of the Vinography Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThis Vinography Chardonnay is pale yellow in color. The aroma offers a broad palette of citrus and citrus fruit. A true spectacle. All these nuances are subtly introduced as the wine warms, revealing ginger, hazelnut, lemon curd, loquat, and lemon verbena. The palate is highly elegant. The fruit and the beautiful acidity combine beautifully, giving the Chardonnay its length. A finish with intense flavor and concentration is a pleasant conclusion.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775812702287,"sku":"11985","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-vinography-chardonnay_11985.webp?v=1770202331"},{"product_id":"benguela-cove-catalina-semillon","title":"Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon","description":"This wine is both ethereal and impressive. It seduces with complex aromas and a remarkable freshness on the palate. This award-winning Semillon is made from a single 0.9-hectare vineyard that performs exceptionally well every year. The location of this vineyard and the daily temperature range significantly influence the varietal's definition and style. And with great success.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The craftsmanship of Benguela Cove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nBenguela Cove is located in the Walker Bay subregion, just an hour's drive from Cape Town International Airport. Situated on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon, the area teems with birdlife and natural flora and fauna, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon. The estate, which comprises 70 hectares of vines, was purchased in 2013 by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. The estate has been recognized for its craftsmanship, led by experienced cellar master Johann Fourie. The Catalina Semillon is named after the long-lived Flying Boat that was leased to the Royal Air Force during World War II and operated from the Bot River Lagoon. The Catalina was used for coastal patrols and air support.\n\n\n \nThe grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the cellar. Destemming and crushing are followed by two hours of skin contact. The juice is settled for 48 hours, racked, and inoculated with a select yeast strain. Eighty percent of the wine is fermented in barrel and aged for nine months to add texture and complexity. The remaining component is fermented in tank at low temperatures to allow for maximum fruit and varietal expression. Finally, the wine is aged for nine months in French oak barrels, half of which are new.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The smell and taste of Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The Catalina Semillon is pale yellow in color and has an enchanting aroma with complex flavors of sweet peas, lemongrass, quince, orange blossom, and green plums. The wine is well-balanced. A small piece of Benguela Cove's masterpiece with excellent fruit intensity and vibrant acidity.","brand":"De Monnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775812735055,"sku":"11987","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/benguela-cove-catelina-semillon_11987.webp?v=1770202331"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-benguela-cove.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}