Barolo 2021s: ‘Poetically reminiscent of the legendary 1985 vintage’

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jun 12, 2026 | All, International wines

‘Poetically reminiscent of the legendary 1985 vintage’ The highly anticipated 2021 Barolos are here! Many are calling it one of the greatest modern-day vintages, and we rate it alongside 2016, 2019 and 2020. In a nutshell, the 2021s are noble wines, showing verve and...

Champagne from Michel Genet: Comfort food just got better

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | May 22, 2026 | All, International wines

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,...

Huet Sec 2024s: Classic, stunning, crystalline

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | May 22, 2026 | All, International wines

The 2024s from Vouvray’s most famous address are here! It was a tumultuous vintage, but Domaine Huet has drawn on nearly a century of experience to produce three gorgeous Sec Chenins. First up is the original Huet vineyard, Le Haut-Lieu, purchased in 1928. This...

Produttori’s Barbaresco: ‘Spectacular. Lustrous. Mouth-watering’

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | May 13, 2026 | All, International wines

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...

Terre Nere: Valuable and venerable volcanic reds

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Apr 30, 2026 | All, International wines

Have you ever tried a wine made from ungrafted, prephylloxera vines that are over 140 years old? Enter the Terre Nere Etna Rosso Prephylloxera Don Peppino 2023 from Mount Etna in Sicily, Europe’s largest active volcano. This wine is in a league of its own. The 2023...