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From the great 2025 vintage – Damascene’s visceral release

From the great 2025 vintage – Damascene’s visceral release

by James Pietersen | Sep 14, 2026 | All, Local wines

‘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...

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Anselmo Mendes: ‘Vinho Verde, the perfect summer wine’

Anselmo Mendes: ‘Vinho Verde, the perfect summer wine’

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Sep 14, 2026 | All, International wines

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...

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Gabriel-Glas: The Golden StandArt

Gabriel-Glas: The Golden StandArt

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Sep 7, 2026 | All, International wines, Local wines

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...

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Just released: Tim Atkin’s 2026 South Africa Report

Just released: Tim Atkin’s 2026 South Africa Report

by Lauren Segers-Jewell | Sep 2, 2026 | All, In the news, Local wines

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,...

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Vacheron: Sancerre – ‘The World’s Greatest White Wine?’ (Forbes)

Vacheron: Sancerre – ‘The World’s Greatest White Wine?’ (Forbes)

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Sep 2, 2026 | All, International wines

‘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,...

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Cap Maritime Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2024: Statement wines

Cap Maritime Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2024: Statement wines

by James Pietersen | Sep 2, 2026 | All, Local 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...

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Duncan Savage’s hottest releases

Duncan Savage’s hottest releases

by Lauren Segers-Jewell | Aug 24, 2026 | All, Local wines

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...

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Pio Cesare Barolo & Barbaresco: King & Queen of Piedmont

Pio Cesare Barolo & Barbaresco: King & Queen of Piedmont

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Aug 24, 2026 | All, International wines

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...

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Boschkloof Syrah 2025: Insane value from SA’s Syrah fanatic

Boschkloof Syrah 2025: Insane value from SA’s Syrah fanatic

by Lauren Segers-Jewell | Aug 17, 2026 | All, Local wines

2025 is turning out to be one of the greatest red wine vintages in SA. The Syrahs we’ve tasted so far have been superb, and Reenen Borman’s Boschkloof Syrah is up there with the best of them. It captures the vintage’s trademark brightness, length and depth of fruit –...

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Dom Pérignon 2017: ‘Absolutely stunning’ – Vinous

Dom Pérignon 2017: ‘Absolutely stunning’ – Vinous

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Aug 17, 2026 | All, International wines

2017 is the smallest prestige cuvée Champagne vintage on record, with Dom Pérignon’s production reduced to 15% of their annual average. Their 2017 Brut has just arrived in South Africa, and we couldn’t be happier to offer you this 98-point beauty. Antonio Galloni...

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Brice & Burnett’s Johan Malan chats to Adrien Bern Brice & Burnett’s Johan Malan chats to Adrien Bernard about the 2025 vintage at Domaine de Chevalier.To receive the latest Bordeaux en primeur updates and our advice on smart buys, email johan@briceandburnett.co.za.#bordeaux #enprimeur #winecampaign
A red next to a roaring fire is great, but have yo A red next to a roaring fire is great, but have you experienced the joy of a cracking Champagne alongside samp and mushroom risotto, Cape Malay curry, a comforting chicken stew, or warm toast and butter?Michel Genet’s Blanc de Blancs Spirit Grand Cru is the floral, pretty, creamy, rich but focused Champagne of dreams.✨From the Côte des Blancs in Champagne, this 100% Chardonnay offers breadth and minerality with fine bubbles and a velvety finish.Click the link in our bio to view the wine. #champagne #chardonnay #france
Glenelly Lady May is the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Glenelly Lady May is the pinnacle of Stellenbosch Bordeaux-style blends. Their best-rated release yet, the 2021 is a wine of grace, finesse and persistent power, combining ‘succulence with structure at the highest level’ (Christian Eedes).‘The wine is monumental in scale yet defined by clarity rather than weight,’ says Eedes. The 2021 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It offers cassis, plums, pressed violets and pencil shavings supported by firm, cascading tannins – promising phenomenal ageing.🌟Glenelly was acquired in 2003 by Madame May de Lencquesaing of Bordeaux’s Château Pichon Lalande. Her vision was to transform the property into one of the finest in Stellenbosch, and Glenelly has certainly repaid this faith.If you’re in Cape Town, join us tonight at Tannin wine bar in Bree Street for a Glenelly Lady May Vertical with cellarmaster Dirk van Zyl. He’ll take us through a series of vintages, alongside top Bordeaux, to showcase the evolution of this modern icon. Email lauren@briceandburnett.co.za to buy a ticket and secure your spot. Click the link in our bio to view the wine. #bordeauxblend #stellenbosch #winerelease
Produttori’s Barbaresco has to be one of the best Produttori’s Barbaresco has to be one of the best reds and ‘greatest values in Italian fine wine’. Their 2021 is mind blowing.🌟The energy here is tangible. This medium-bodied, 100% Nebbiolo shows violets, roses, black cherry, raspberry and spice with a nice mineral kick on the nose. The sleek palate is sumptuous and full of fine, chalky tannins, offering tension and a long, focused finish. Originally founded in 1894 as Cantine Sociali di Barbaresco with 9 farmers, and then re-established by a priest and 19 local farmers after the wars, Produttori del Barbaresco is a tale of passion, perseverance, quality and value.Click the link in our bio to view the wine. #italianwine #nebbiolo #redwine
Both Chenin and Riesling span almost every style, Both Chenin and Riesling span almost every style, from dry to lusciously sweet and sparkling, always underpinned by brilliant acidity.✨Come and explore Chenin from biodynamic Loire icon Huet, alongside Riesling from Mosel producers Clemens Busch, Markus Molitor and Willi Schaefer.We’ll taste and discuss their precision, balance and vibrancy across a range of world-class styles.Date: Wednesday, 13 MayVenue: Brice & Burnett, ObservatoryTime: 18:00 – 19:45Cost: R 995 per ticketClick the link in our bio to book. #winetasting #cheninblanc #riesling
Brice & Burnett has been named South Africa’s Best Brice & Burnett has been named South Africa’s Best Luxury Wine Retailer by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards.🌟 The global awards programme celebrates excellence across the industry, recognising brands that demonstrate innovation and leadership.Previous Luxury Lifestyle Award winners include Krug, Château Lafite Rothschild, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Ornellaia and Klein Constantia.#wineaward #luxurybrand #lifestyleaward
We recently hosted our Epic Regional Chardonnay ta We recently hosted our Epic Regional Chardonnay tasting with a change of scenery in the Brice & Burnett cellar. Bottles from Burgundy, the Jura, Hemel-en-Aarde, Elgin and Stellenbosch were opened, with nearly every wine a contender for ‘wine of the night’.🌟#chardonnay #winetasting #cellartasting
Brice & Burnett’s Johan Malan is on the ground in Brice & Burnett’s Johan Malan is on the ground in Bordeaux for En Primeur week. He chats to Guillaume Pouthier of Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion about what to expect from the 2025 vintage.#bordeaux #enprimeur #winevintage
The magical Skurfberg mountain produces some of th The magical Skurfberg mountain produces some of the rarest and most unique Chenins in the country. This is one of them.✨For more than a decade, Botanica’s Mary Delany Chenin has consistently been rated 95+ by Platter’s, Winemag and Tim Atkin MW, with the 99-point 2024 crowned Chenin Blanc of the Year in the Platter’s Guide.We like to think of this as the perfect autumn wine, offering generous fruit, savoury complexity and plenty of texture on the finish. From vines planted in 1957, the powerful 2024 is full of personality and will really shine after three years (and beyond) in your cellar. Minuscule quantities are produced and only a few cases are available, so secure it while you can.Click the link in our bio to learn more. #cheninblanc #autumn #wineaward
Italian wines are booming, and our upcoming tastin Italian wines are booming, and our upcoming tasting will show you why. From regional blends to local favourites, we’ll pour wines from GD Vajra, Pio Cesare, Querciabella and Terre Nere, before finishing with standout bottles from each region. Don’t miss the chance to explore Italy’s remarkable diversity of terroir and styles.🌟Click the link in our bio to secure your spot.#italy #winetasting #italianwine
Martin Krajewski, owner of Château Séraphine in Po Martin Krajewski, owner of Château Séraphine in Pomerol and Clos Cantenac in Saint-Émilion, will be joining us from 7–14 May for a week of events in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.We’ll explore wines of real pleasure from these fantastic Right Bank properties.🌟Click the link in our bio to secure your spot.Cape Town | Thursday, 7 MayJoin us at Brice & Burnett for a line-up of four wines from Château Séraphine and Clos Cantenac,each presented across three vintages. If the samples travel well, we’ll have the rare opportunityto taste the en-primeur 2025 barrel samples of each wine!Winelands | Saturday, 9 MayHosted at Back’s at the Polo Pavilion in Val de Vie, we’ll sit down to a terrific steak dinneralongside top-end Right Bank Bordeaux.Book your place via Dineplan: https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/backs-polo-pavilionJohannesburg | Wednesday, 13 MayWe’ll present four wines from Château Séraphine and Clos Cantenac, each shown across threevintages at our Rosebank tasting room.Pretoria | Thursday, 14 MayEnjoy a superb four-course meal and eight wines at Prosopa with Martin Krajewski and Chef DinoFagas.
Is there a more delicious wine right now than Quer Is there a more delicious wine right now than Querciabella’s newly arrived Chianti Classico Riserva from the glorious 2021 vintage? From an estate ensconced in the Tuscan countryside, this 100% Sangiovese offers luscious black cherry notes, thyme, lavender, spice and a long life ahead.We opened a bottle on Monday with the team to see how different palates would experience this Riserva, and the feedback couldn’t have been better. Some loved its focus and detail, others its vivacious, sexy nature and unfurling aromatics, and a couple even called it their wine of the year so far!💫 All of us were enchanted by its purity, precision and balance. Expect a deep fruit core and lightning rod freshness, with pebbly, graphite tannins and a haunting, velvety finale.Click the link in our bio to read more.#tuscany #italianwine #sangiovese
The Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition brings to The Vin de Constance Collector’s Edition brings together the rare 2014, 2017 and 2021 vintages – personalised with your initials, sealed in your choice of wax, and presented in a three-bottle wooden case.✨Click the link in our bio to learn more. #collectibles #sweetwine #winehistory
Have you ever had a wine that stops you dead in yo Have you ever had a wine that stops you dead in your tracks? This has been our experience of the Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2022.Not only has it received a near-perfect score from Platter’s (99 points), it also recently scored 97 points (blind!) in the Winemag Prescient Report – an enormous achievement. In both instances, it was first in its category.🌟The 2022 is extraordinary. ‘Straight out of Côte-Rôtie’ (Platter’s Guide), it offers crushed roses, violets and deep black pepper framed by baking spices, smoky tobacco and distinct olive tapenade. We’ve been waiting over a year to release this wine. With such limited production and excellent quality, the Heritage Syrah could easily fetch twice its price.Click the link in our bio to read more.#syrah #PlattersGuide #redwine
After 300 years of excellence, Klein Constantia’s After 300 years of excellence, Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance is still setting the standard. Their newly released Collector’s Edition is a piece of wine history, personalised to you. This is your opportunity to own one of the rarest collections of vintages – 2014, 2017, 2021 – sealed with your choice of wax, finished with your initials, and presented in a three-bottle wooden case. Limited cases available.Vin de Constance is one of the world’s greatest and most sought-after wines. Few can rival its history, precision and global demand. Under Matt Day’s guidance, the wine has become even finer and more precise. Gone is any sense of cloying, syrupy fruit or oakiness – only light-footed balance.Vin de Constance has graced the tables of kings and queens and has been immortalised by the likes of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Alexander Dumas.🌟The 2014, 2017 and 2021 vintages are combinations of multiple pickings (up to 27 batches in 2021) offering terrific complexity, elegance, haunting aromatics, and a detailed palate. This iconic natural sweet wine has guaranteed longevity – for at least the next few decades.Click the link in our bio to learn more.#collectibles #vindeconstance #rarewines
One of the most sought-after Syrahs on the planet One of the most sought-after Syrahs on the planet is back in our cellars. This comes from none other than the king of Crozes and Northern Rhône giant, Domaine Alain Graillot.✨Graillot’s Syrahs have inspired countless winemakers, including our local heroes from the Swartland. The 2023 Crozes-Hermitage is superb and comes out swinging. Violets, black cherries, clove spice, white pepper and garrigue immediately transport you (think France’s answer to fynbos, with a mix of rosemary, lavender, thyme and sage). Medium-bodied and elegant with refined tannins and a ‘long, succulent and vivid finish’ (James Suckling), this is the Syrah to buy right now.2023 was a promising year for Crozes-Hermitage. It was ‘more successful than the 2021s, more consistent than the 2022s’ (Decanter) and a standout year for Alain Graillot. ‘If I could repeat 2023 for the rest of my life, I’d be very happy – both in terms of quantity and quality,’ says Maxime Graillot, the second generation at the helm of the estate.Click the link in our bio to read more.#frenchwine #syrah #redwine
The 2025 La Brune Pinot is the best we’ve tasted f The 2025 La Brune Pinot is the best we’ve tasted from Elgin🌟Lauren chatted to Nico Grobler, owner and winemaker at La Brune, about what makes this vintage so special.Click the link in our bio to view the wine.
The 96-point Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine 2024 is a s The 96-point Boekenhoutskloof 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! 🌟
A kind word from Neal Martin as we settle into our A kind word from Neal Martin as we settle into our new name. Thank you for the support so far.✨
De Toren has been at the forefront of luxury over De Toren has been at the forefront of luxury over the last two decades. They have been in pursuit of perfection from the very beginning, and with the 2021 Fusion V, they come remarkably close.✨This is the Fusion V at its most refined, a reminder of why this wine became a benchmark in the first place. 2021 is one of the Cape’s greatest vintages, and this release is perfectly dialled in. Tim Atkin agrees, awarding it 96 points and calling it ‘one of the best ever releases of Fusion V’.Since 2019, there’s been a clear shift in style. Picking is earlier, the wines are fresher, with a move towards detail over power. Led by Cabernet Sauvignon and supported by 17% Merlot, 13% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2021 feels luxurious yet built for the long haul.We suggest enjoying it now, or cellaring for a decade to see its full potential. Click the link in our bio to view the wine.#timatkin #capeblend #redwine
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