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...

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...

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...

Henri Giraud’s Grand Crus from Aÿ: The Champagne of Kings

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Jul 31, 2026 | All, International wines

With roots in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ and the oak forest of Argonne since 1625, Henri Giraud is the oldest family-owned Champagne house in existence. Their wines are some of the rarest and most sought after on the planet. Their luxury MV 20 Fut de Chêne...

Superb Tuscans from Querciabella

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

In the mood for ‘gorgeous, screaming value, tremendous quality and classy, polished wines’ (Vinous)? Then look no further than these delicious reds from one of Tuscany’s elite producers, Querciabella. The legendary Camartina is a blend of...