Châteauneuf-du-Pape: King of Reds
What started in a small but majestic town in the Southern Rhône centuries ago has become one of the world's most recognisable reds: Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 'Bring it on' says Vinous of the 2022 vintage. Today we're highlighting the delicious Châteauneuf-du-Pape Habemus...
NEW Chenin-based blend: Pure pleasure from McFarlane
We've just tasted the 2025 Capitoline Wolf from Alex McFarlane and there's no doubt that this absolutely delicious release will be one of our go-to wines this spring. If you love Chenin-Semillon blends (think Cartology), this small-batch white demands your attention –...
From the great 2025 vintage – Damascene’s visceral release
‘It could be like 1982 in Bordeaux. One of the stars of the century.’– Lady May-Eliane de Lencquesaing of Glenelly on SA’s 2025 vintage Damascene is the last major new-wave release of the year, and the wines are nothing short of profound. This is your last chance to...
Anselmo Mendes: ‘Vinho Verde, the perfect summer wine’
Grapefruit, apricot, dried herbs, green olives, limes and saltiness. This mouthwatering goodness is exactly what comes to mind when thinking of the coastal Alvarinhos from Portuguese wine godfather Anselmo Mendes – a pioneer for elegant, dry whites in the Vinho Verde...
Gabriel-Glas: The Golden StandArt
Kinda chic to own the one glass that does it all. Sommeliers around the world love them, Men’s Health lists them among the best luxury gifts, and Forbes, Vogue, Vinepair, Winefolly and The New York Times all recommend them. We are, of course, talking about the one...
Just released: Tim Atkin’s 2026 South Africa Report
Master of Wine Tim Atkin has just released his highly anticipated South Africa 2026 Report, which features 251 wines that score 95 points and above. ‘2025 is one of the finest Cape vintages of my lifetime,’ says Tim. It’s ‘a vintage to cellar, collect,...
Vacheron: Sancerre – ‘The World’s Greatest White Wine?’ (Forbes)
‘As long as you have a Vacheron in your glass you won't get disappointed’, says the Wine Advocate of this elite Loire estate. What started in 1900 with Maurice Vacheron and a single hectare of Sauvignon Blanc has grown into one of France’s most recognisable names,...
Cap Maritime Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2024: Statement wines
Gotfried Mocke’s reputation as a great winemaker was established by creating benchmark Franschhoek Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Once he joined the visionary Marc Kent of Boekenhoutskloof in 2015, they embarked on a journey to create exceptional expressions of these...
Duncan Savage’s hottest releases
Savage Red 2024 is the highlight of Duncan’s new releases. The whole set is extraordinary, offering immediate aromatic pleasure alongside the structure to go the distance. Due to increased scarcity and an incredible quality-to-price ratio, the new vintages are flying...
Pio Cesare Barolo & Barbaresco: King & Queen of Piedmont
A family affair since 1881, Pio Cesare’s ‘classico’ Barolo and Barbaresco from the benchmark 2021 vintage are utterly brilliant – and a snapshot of a near-perfect year. Their medium-bodied 2021 Barbaresco is ‘gorgeous’, says Vinous. It has alluring dark...









