Stellenbosch Strikes Back – 2009, the greatest vintage ever?

Posted on 31st July, by admin in Videos, Wine Knowledge. No Comments

Roland speaks to key winemakers about the highly anticipated – and much hyped in wine circles – 2009 vintage, and the wines that they have produced. Is this the greatest vintage ever? These are the wines you need to buy! Email Tessa@winecellar.co.za or see the list of featured wines here!



Wine Cellar Yves Cuilleron Dinner at Auslese

Posted on 23rd July, by admin in Videos, Wine Knowledge. No Comments

Yves Cuilleron, the brilliant Rhone winemaker, was in South Africa for a bit, and Wine Cellar organised a dinner at Harald Bresselschmidt’s Auslese venu. We got to taste through the much lauded 2010 vintage as well as some classy older vintages.



Wine Cellar Visits Callie Louw at Porseleinberg

Posted on 4th July, by admin in Videos. No Comments

A new venture, a new incredible Syrah, a very cool label (printed by Callie) the Wine Cellar team had to investigate. Here’s what happened. (we recommend listening with headphones if you can)





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