South African wine doesn't get a lot of respect, and sometimes deservedly so. So when I find one that is well-made, inexpensive and food friendly, it's a reason to write about it.
The Original uses a grape that is too often mishandled in South Africa, producing sweet, uninteresting wines. Raats Family Vineayrds, on the other hand, treats the grape seriously, and turns out a dry, refreshing wine that is fruity (think pineapple and orange) and even has some minerality on the finish. It's a lot to expect from a $12 wine (available at Whole Foods).
Serve this chilled with salads, Thai food (though it's not sweet, it's fruity enough to stand up to spice) or on its own.
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