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...

Querciabella Riservas: King of the Tuscan Hills

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

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...

Alain Graillot: A cult Crozes no Syrah lover should be without

by Jolette Steyn-Prior | Apr 20, 2026 | All, International wines

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...