Barrel fermented for six months, the 2011 Grenache Blanc has a very refined bouquet with subtle notes of white peach, blackberry leaf and chalk dust that is linear and focused. The palate is crisp and racy on the entry. There is certainly very good fruit intensity here with white peach, lemongrass and dried apricot that build nicely to a waxy finish. This is very fine. Drink now-2016. The wines from The Foundary impressed me in my last report on South Africa and they continue to offer great quality for the price.Importer: Cape Classics.; tel.(212) 686-1300

Established in 2000, The Foundry is a relatively boutique winery producing quality wines. Better known for its reds, this Grenache Blanc is an intriguing wine: fantastically structured and balanced, its bright citrus and fresh apple fruit characters are beautifully framed by brisk acidity. Alc: 14%. £11.99

One of a small range of wines from what is a boutique, side project for Meerlust winemaker Chris Williams, this is fantastic value and deserves attention. It''s textured, weighty and mineral, decorated with gentle melon, apple and citrus fruit. Restrained but solid and very drinkable. £7.95