The Insider’s Guide to Fine-Wine Investing
On the topic of “Investing in Wine”, industry leaders and experts Michael Ratcliffe (co-founder of SA’s acclaimed luxury wine brand, Vilafonté; chair of Stellenbosch Wine Routes; and co-founder of the Cape Wine Auction), Roy van Eck (Investec’s wealth manager, George...
Terre Nere: 2 Volcanic Reds from a Sicillian Icon
We’re thrilled to bring you two captivating new releases from the Terre Nere range – a portfolio the Wine Advocate hails as ‘the gold standard’ of wine from Sicily’s Mount Etna. 2022's hotter conditions, tempered by August rains, produced highly concentrated...
96pt Le Riche Reserve 2022
The Le Riche Reserve 2022 is world-class. Sultry, hedonistic and synonymous with the best Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon in the country, it’s a wine that offers seamless approachability without losing that signature freshness and structure. The consistency of their...
Vouvray’s Domaine Huet: ‘No-one here has better Chenins’ – Vinous
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,...
Super-Limited Tembela 2024 Release
Banele Vakele is creating some of the most exciting wines in SA. Now in its fifth release, Tembela – named after his late mother – translates from isiXhosa to 'faith', 'hope' and 'belief'. If his wines are not on your radar yet, you’re missing out. Having worked...
Bodacious Baudana Barolos from 2020
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 Nebbiolos...
Unbelievable Value: Viña Cubillo – ‘It could be a Gran Reserva’
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...
La Brune: Ethereal 96pt Pinot & Superb Chardonnay
South Africa has some great producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and La Brune is certainly one of them. With an aesthetic and sense of detail that’s second to none, Nico Grobler’s 2024 releases are tremendous, showing just how terrific Elgin Pinot and Chardonnay can...
Huet 2023s: Vouvray’s Most Famous Name
Definitely Vouvray’s and arguably the Loire’s most famous producer, Domaine Huet, is back with their newly released Chenin blancs from the 2023 vintage. 'Tasting the wines just weeks after they were bottled, I was very encouraged,' wrote Vinous' Rebecca Gibb...
Double 95-Point Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
2021 is a superb vintage that stands out for its elegance, refinement and tannic complexity. One of the latest releases to confirm this is the seriously impressive Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. Wim Truter and the team have outdone themselves, producing a benchmark...
