‘Fabulous’ Querciabella: As Classico as ever

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jul 28, 2025 | All, International wines

‘2021 is the single greatest young vintage I have ever tasted in Chianti Classico. Period. Full stop,’ wrote Vinous’ Antonio Galloni recently. A strong statement from a man who’s been writing about Italian wines for over 25 years. Querciabella is at the top of...

At Langhe Last: Piedmont’s Signature Wines Are Back

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jul 18, 2025 | All, International wines

The Langhe is lekker. ‘One of the early lessons I was taught was simple but powerful,’ shares Antonio Galloni: ‘Buy the least expensive wine from the best producers.’ For fantastic value, look no further than Langhe Nebbiolo as it’s often...

‘The wine to try before you die’- López de Heredia’s Tondonia & Bosconia

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jul 18, 2025 | All, International wines

López de Heredia’s Reservas – Viña Bosconia and Viña Tondonia – have been iconic since these vineyards were planted over 100 years ago. This is a bodega where patience is rewarded, tradition is quietly followed, and history is revered. ‘One of the truly great Spanish...

Clape Cornas: 98pts of power & concentration ‘when the bass kicks in’

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jun 27, 2025 | All, International wines

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Willi Schaefer 2023s: “Bottled Poetry’ From a German Icon

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jun 20, 2025 | All, International wines

The 2023s from cult producer Weingut Willi Schaefer have landed. Wine Cellar could not be more excited and proud to import these wines from the family’s 4.2 ha of hallowed ground. ‘Bottled poetry from the steep slate slopes of the Mosel’, writes Decanter, and...