Arabella Reds Other
South African reds, soft tannins, honest everyday prices.
The story behind Arabella
Arabella comes out of Ashton, near Robertson in South Africa's Western Cape, on land the de Wet family has farmed since the 1860s. Stephen de Wet and his son Jamie built a new cellar after the family property was partitioned in August 2005, and the first vintage landed in 2006. The name is a nod to the Arabian endurance horses the family breeds, and both men ride.
The vineyards sit on the floor of an ancient inland lake, and that nutrient rich soil keeps vine development even. The style is deliberate: fruit forward, juicy, soft tannins, with the reds seeing up to nine months in oak for light spice and vanilla. Arabella makes everyday wine that drinks like it costs more than it does.
Explore the Arabella range
Four reds, all 750mL, all under fourteen dollars. Cabernet and Merlot for structure, Pinotage for something South African, Shiraz for the juicy one.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | About 27 to 28 proof | Firm cassis, soft tannin, easy weeknight pour |
| Arabella Merlot 750mL | Merlot | About 27 to 28 proof | Plum and mocha, round mid palate, gentle finish |
| Arabella Pinotage 750mL | Pinotage | About 28 proof | Smoked berry, earthy edge, the local grape |
| Arabella Shiraz 750mL | Shiraz | About 28 proof | Nine months oak, vanilla spice, juicy dark fruit |
| Arabella Chenin Blanc 750mL | Chenin Blanc | About 25 to 26 proof | White, but the same house, crisp orchard fruit |
Which Arabella is right for you?
Arabella sits in the value tier and we price it that way. The Cabernet Sauvignon is $10.98, the Chenin Blanc $11.99, and the Merlot and Pinotage are both $13.98 for a full 750mL. For a family estate in the Robertson Valley with oak aging on the reds, that is a lot of wine for the money. Buy Arabella online and we will have it ready for pickup in Commack or on a local delivery route.
Under eleven dollars, enough grip for roasted beef without a decanter lecture.
Oak and vanilla handle charred meat and smoke better than most at this price.
South Africa's own grape, earthy and smoked, a real conversation for thirteen ninety eight.
Arabella cocktails and pairings
Serve these slightly cool, 60 to 65 degrees, and give the Shiraz or Cabernet thirty minutes of air. Robust meat is the lane.