Southern Rhône Ranging: Syrah, Grenache & Carignan Blends

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jun 13, 2025 | All, International wines

The Rhône region shares many similarities with the Cape, and an excellent price-to-quality ratio is one of them. Today we focus on three red blends from famed family-run producers that will enchant and make you reach for more. The Chapoutier family’s Bila-Haut Rouge...

GD Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole: ‘I would be thrilled to own it’ – Vinous

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jun 11, 2025 | All, International wines

The king of Italian grapes, Nebbiolo, finds its perfect expression in GD Vajra’s Barolo from the ‘Hill of Violets’, Bricco delle Viole 2020. ‘Incredible; one of the most complete wines I’ve tasted; very fine; especially sublime; elegant and graceful; concentrated...

Vouvray’s Domaine Huet: ‘No-one here has better Chenins’ – Vinous

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

Definitely Vouvray’s and arguably the Loire’s most loved producer, Domaine Huet is back with their newly released Chenins from the 2023 vintage. Get stuck into the various styles from their three famous vineyards, all of which are Grand Cru equivalents: Le Haut-Lieu,...

Bodacious Baudana Barolos from 2020

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | May 21, 2025 | All, International wines

From only 2.6ha of prime Piedmont terroir come three bold and beautiful Barolos: Serralunga, Baudana and Ceretta. Luigi Baudana is a garagiste producer based in the Italian village of Baudana in the Barolo sub-region of Serralunga d’Alba, which is famed for...

Unbelievable Value: Viña Cubillo – ‘It could be a Gran Reserva’

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | May 19, 2025 | All, International wines

The 2016 Viña Cubillo Crianza from 148-year-old López de Heredia is among the best value reds in the world. It’s this legendary bodega’s ‘entry level’ wine but – thanks to the quality of the vineyard and their tradition of long ageing – it could be classified as a...