Champagne – ‘As For The Wines, They Have Never Been Better’

by Brice & Burnett | Dec 11, 2024 | All, International wines

‘Tis the season to sparkle, and what better way to do that than with our 60+ newly landed Champagnes – including over 2,000 bottles of bubbly from Grower Champagnes and small, independent houses. Enjoy Blanc de Blancs fan favourites like the pretty, silky, chalky,...

Artuke: ‘Of The Greatest Reds In Spain’ – Tim Atkin

by Brice & Burnett | Dec 4, 2024 | All, International wines

‘Arturo de Miguel makes some of the greatest reds in Spain,’ says Tim Atkin MW, who’s scored his famous La Condenada 100 points twice over the past couple of years. What’s more, the 2020 Artuke Condenada was ‘only the second Rioja (and the...

Just In: Platter’s Latest 5-Star Wines

by Brice & Burnett | Nov 25, 2024 | All, Local wines

The launch of Platter’s was a wonderful occasion hosted by fifth-time Winery of the Year, Sadie Family Wines. We were struck by the excellence and overall sense of resilience as South African wine continues to increase its quality offering. With 259 wines and Cape...

Rosé De Saignée – Drappier’s ‘Classy Pink Champagne’

by Brice & Burnett | Nov 20, 2024 | All, International wines

Everyone should have this 100% Pinot Noir Brut Rosé de Saignée from Drappier on their tables this season. A rare type of rosé Champagne, Pinot Noir grapes are macerated and kept on their skins for three days to extract colour, flavour and tannin before being pressed....

Cape Fine Brandy – Undervalued and Underappreciated

by Brice & Burnett | Nov 20, 2024 | All

The Cape’s brandies are the finest on the planet, regularly winning the best accolades at prestigious international drink awards. But despite their sensational quality and global recognition, they seem to be underappreciated and undervalued. By law, SA brandies are...