The story behind Indaba
Indaba is a South African wine label, and South Africa is one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, with the Cape winelands growing grapes since the 1600s. The country built its reputation on Chenin Blanc and on red blends that lean on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, often with a little Cinsault or Pinotage in the mix. Mosaic Red is exactly that kind of wine: a blend rather than a single varietal, made to be generous and easy to drink young.
We are not going to invent a founding year or a winemaker for you. What we can tell you is what the bottle does. Indaba keeps the price honest and the fruit forward, which is why it has stayed on our shelves for decades of customers who want a weekday red that does not ask for an occasion.
Explore the Indaba range
Three Indaba bottlings we carry, one red blend and two whites, all priced for everyday drinking rather than the cellar.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indaba Mosaic Red 750mL | Red blend | Blended red, dark fruit, soft tannin, easy weeknight pour. | |
| Indaba Chenin Blanc 750mL | White, Chenin Blanc | Cape classic, orchard fruit, bright acidity, dry finish. | |
| Indaba Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White, Sauvignon Blanc | Crisp, citrus and green herb, clean and refreshing. |
Which Indaba is right for you?
Indaba is priced to be opened on a Tuesday. Mosaic Red runs $10.98, the Chenin Blanc $9.98, and the Sauvignon Blanc $11.99, all 750mL. That is the whole point of the label: a South African blend and two Cape whites for the price of one forgettable bottle elsewhere. Buy a mixed six and you have a house red and a house white for the week without thinking about it twice.
A blend that handles burgers, tomato sauce, and takeout without complaint.
Crisp and citrusy, built for oysters, white fish, and a warm evening.
Cape Chenin at under ten dollars, dry and versatile with chicken or pork.
Indaba cocktails and pairings
Mosaic Red wants food with some fat and salt, not a delicate plate. Keep it simple.