Southern Rhône Ranging: Syrah, Grenache & Carignan Blends
The Rhône region shares many similarities with the Cape, and an excellent price-to-quality ratio is one of them. Today we focus on three red blends from famed family-run producers that will enchant and make you reach for more. The Chapoutier family’s Bila-Haut Rouge...
GD Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole: ‘I would be thrilled to own it’ – Vinous
The king of Italian grapes, Nebbiolo, finds its perfect expression in GD Vajra’s Barolo from the ‘Hill of Violets’, Bricco delle Viole 2020. ‘Incredible; one of the most complete wines I’ve tasted; very fine; especially sublime; elegant and graceful; concentrated...
Wolf & Woman: ‘The Most Exciting of the So-Called New Wave Movement’
If you're looking for a sign to drink Pinotage again, it doesn't get better than this. Jolandie Fouché of Wolf & Woman is one of South Africa's most celebrated Young Guns™, and her 2024 release marks a new era of great Pinotage. The Wolf & Woman Pinotage...
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...
