Lourens Family Wines 2024
Franco Lourens deserves your attention. 2024 marks a decade of working on his own wines and his excitement of this release is palpable. ‘The wines are alive!’, boasts Lourens, ‘precise, fresh and represent where they’re from like never before’, he continues....
95pt Staanspoor Syrah
Some of the best Syrah’s in the country are coming out of the Polkadraai ward and yet getting our hands on great examples proves difficult. Staanspoor was our latest discovery from that region last year and remains a hidden gem. I revisited my...
Just In: Platter’s 5-Star Winners
The scores in South Africa’s most comprehensive wine guide have just been released! The 2026 edition sees 5 stars awarded to 316 wines (and brandies) from a selection of over 8,000 entries – view the available wines here. Chenin Blanc still reigns supreme, with...
Tempier’s Bandol Rosé 2024: ‘Utter class’ – Vinous
It’s always good tidings when Tempier arrives. Their 2024 Bandol Rosé, a blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault, is the belle of the ball. It ‘shines in a league of its own’, says Vinous, and it’s clear why this is ‘one of France's most meticulously...
La Nave & Cubillo: The best of both worlds
The Old School and the New Wave have been well documented in Rioja. And both schools of thought are classicists in their own way. These two entry-level reds are sure to make everyone happy – whether you’re enjoying a long lunch, a dinner party, sundowners by the sea,...
Olifantsberg: Putting Breedekloof on the map
Olifantsberg is having a moment in the spotlight – and for good reason. Top critics such as Tim Atkin MW and Neal Martin have taken notice of the precision and quiet confidence that define the wines of Elizma and Ferdi Visser. ‘These are the wines we measure...
Piquepoul: Seabreezy freshness in a glass
In the Languedoc, close to Montpellier in the South of France, lies the humble Picpoul de Pinet appellation that’s taking the world by storm. The Moulin de Gassac Picpoul de Pinet 2023 is fresh, floral and zesty, with a mineral edge and classic briny notes....
Introducing our Collector’s Portfolio
We’ve analysed the numbers and there’s no doubt about it – buying wines on release via our new Collector’s Portfolio is the best way to build your cellar. It has two clear benefits: 1) You actually have the wines at maturity and don’t have to look for them...
The most highly rated Frédéric Emile in Wine Advocate history
Domaine Trimbach has been producing exceptional dry Rieslings in Alsace since 1626. Their flagship wine, Cuvée Frédéric Emile, is sourced from two Grand Cru sites and remains one of the most famous Rieslings on the planet – highly sought-after by sommeliers and...
Vin de Constance 2022: One of the world’s greatest wines
‘An impactful Vin de Constance that displays both power and intensity alongside a regal elegance and freshness’ – Greg Sherwood, 97/100‘A sophisticated Vin de Constance that will age beautifully in bottle’ – Neal Martin, 96/100 Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance is...
