Mighty Mourvèdre: Tempier’s Bandol Rouge Cuvée Classique 2022
Mourvèdre is not slight nor tutti frutti. Mourvèdre is powerful, brambly, savoury – a force of nature built for delicious drinking or serious long ageing. One of the world’s most celebrated examples of the variety comes from Domaine Tempier in the tiny but mighty...
Moya Meaker: SA’s best-kept Chardonnay secret
Elgin produces world-class Chardonnay, and Moya Meaker's 2024 offers the best quality-to-price ratio from this benchmark region. The vineyards were planted as recently as 2021, yet it’s remarkably complex. This is what happens when vines are planted in the right...
Brilliant Boekenhoutskloof 2023s
Boekenhoutskloof remains one of our most anticipated releases of the year. The consistency across vintages is outstanding, and the 2023s reflect the craftsmanship and expertise of Marc Kent and Gottfried Mocke. The 2023 Syrah is made from 90% Porseleinberg...
Produttori del Barbaresco: A ‘top class’ Nebbiolo that ‘overdelivers vintage after vintage’ – Greg Sherwood MW
It’s widely known that Piedmont’s Barolos and Barbarescos can mature for decades, but have you aged a humble Langhe Nebbiolo for a few years before popping the cork? Produttori del Barbaresco is the most famous and sought-after red wine cooperative in the world....
100pt La Rioja Alta 890 Gran Reserva – The epitome of classic Rioja
The 890 Gran Reserva 2010 from La Rioja Alta S.A. is ‘the very essence of fine Rioja’, says Decanter. This flagship red from one of Spain’s benchmark bodegas is only made in the very best years, and the superb 2010 vintage took the wine to new heights, earning it...
Clemens Busch Trocken 2023: ‘Combines the Mosel virtues of lightness and intensity’ – James Suckling
‘The glory of dry Riesling: The greatest white wine grape and also, arguably, the wine world’s greatest underdog,’ says Jancis Robinson MW. None do it better than Germany’s Mosel region, and among ‘the most famous of these is Clemens Busch in...
95-point Pieter Ferreira Blanc de Blancs 2021
We live for great bubbles, and the Pieter Ferreira 2021 Blanc de Blancs is 'streets ahead of most local bubbly’ (Christian Eedes). This 100% Chardonnay from the much-lauded 2021 vintage spends more than 4 years on the lees and stands out for its pure,...
Gabriel-Glas: A masterpiece of form and function
The world’s best ‘one for all’ wine glass is back in stock! Designed by renowned Swiss wine critic René Gabriel, the unique bell shape of the Gabriel-Glas allows you to switch effortlessly from Champagne to Chenin, to Pinot, to Port. Sommeliers and editors agree –...
NEW: Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine 2024
The new 96-point Goldmine 2024 is a seriously impressive addition to the Chocolate Block range. The sheer quality and complexity on offer are far more than its price would suggest. Plus, this maiden release received a Platter’s 5-star rating off the bat! From notable...
A fine collection of wines from the Rhône Valley, and my late friend, David Brice
David joked that one day I would have to sell his extensive wine collection, catalogued on a humungous spreadsheet with all the information you could ever imagine. His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world, and his generosity, helped develop a...
