Lindemans is not a new wine to us here in the states. In fact, I blogged once about a 2005 Merlot of theirs. For the price, they make some pretty decent wine. I didn't realize it until I read this article from DallasNews.com, but I guess they must be fairly new comers to South Africa.

From Lindeman's offers inexpensive South African wines:

Lindeman's, the well-known Australian winery, has set up shop in South Africa and introduced a line of inexpensive varietals from the Western Cape region.

At $8 a bottle, you won't go wrong with the 2006 Chardonnay, full of melon, peach and green apple aromas with round, easy-going flavors on the palate and a touch of hazelnut and vanilla on the end.

Or the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon that winemaker Peter Taylor described at a recent tasting in Dallas as part of Lindeman's long tradition of making soft, easy-to-drink red wines.

Black cherry aromas topped off with the scent of roses and fresh rosemary followed by a silky texture with bursts of tart cherry in the mouth make this a great red to keep around the house.

Also in the lineup are a tasty shiraz and merlot.

All the wines are $8 and widely available.