Today's dessert wines are complex, balanced and often among the most celebrated bottles produced in the country.
Winter is red wine season for many South Africans, but there is another style worth reaching for when the temperatures drop: dessert wine.
Whether you're hosting friends for dinner, enjoying a slow Sunday lunch, or simply looking for something special to end a meal, South African dessert wines offer warmth, comfort and plenty of character.
Far from being overly sweet or old-fashioned, today's dessert wines are complex, balanced and often among the most celebrated bottles produced in the country.
From historic icons such as Vin de Constance to nostalgic favourites like Muscadel and Hanepoot, here's what South Africans should know about dessert wines this winter.
