Pio Cesare Barolo: Keeping it classic since 1881
The classiest and most historic of addresses in Alba belongs to Pio Cesare, with their cellars built into the town's 2000-year-old Roman walls. Their Ornato and Mosconi crus are situated in the Serralunga valley, which creates powerful, long-lived Barolos. The...
Du Bois: A brilliant new discovery
After tasting many exceptional Chenins in 2025, the maiden release of Du Bois Chenin Blanc was an absolute standout. For ninety-three years, the grape-growing Du Bois family have shaped some of the...
Radford Dale Organic 2024’s: ‘stunning’, ‘graceful’, ‘remarkable’
Radford Dale’s organic Elgin farm was acquired in 2021, and these 2024's mark the first truly complete expression of the site under Alex Dale’s stewardship. The wait has been worth it. These wines are poised, detailed and deeply expressive — the kind of...
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block
‘The Cape couldn't ask for a better ambassador’, raves Neal Martin about The Chocolate Block 2023. A wine that is one of South Africa’s best success stories and continues to wave the South African flag proudly across the globe. Fruit sourced...
The Vineyard Party’s Rockstar Release
Wine Cellar’s Head of Sales and regular wine judge, Jolette Steyn-Prior's latest line-up not only reaffirms her Sémillon mastery, but also reveals a thrilling new chapter with the debut of her Swartland Grenache: a bright, thoughtful red that...
Bring on Bosconia: Does old-school Rioja get better than this?
Red Rioja is a brilliant bet for your next braai. The juicy black fruit, earthiness, acidity and elegant but present tannins pair so well with charred meats and vegetables. And today we’re happy to offer icon López de Heredia’s 2014 Bosconia Reserva to fire up your...
Chablis: ‘Pure heaven for Chardonnay lovers’ – Wine Enthusiast
Prized for its cool-climate, mineral expressions of Chardonnay, Chablis offers some of the finest value white Burgundy. The 2023 vintage produced ‘delicious, forward’ wines with ‘ready-to-drink charm’ – it’s ‘eminently worth stocking up on’,...
Pepe Raventós: ‘The renegade traditionalist’ – Decanter
Can Sumoi is the project of Pepe Raventós – ‘one of the most interesting (and divisive) figures in Spanish wine’ (Decanter) – and his childhood friend, Francesc Escala. Their focus is on native Penedès varieties, expressed with purity and precision. From...
Testalonga Baby Banditos 2025
These are unadulterated wines for fun and festive times. Summer is here and Testalonga’s Baby Bandito wines, with alcohols hovering around 12%, offer the ultimate ‘geek’ experience. Focusing on the Swartland, they celebrate place and authenticity wrapped in...
Meerlust Rubicon 2023: Legacy, elegance & class
Meerlust is celebrating 50 years of producing fine wine. The Rubicon is at the heart of the brand’s global success, and it’s synonymous with special occasions and fine wine custodianship. Looking to the future with confidence, this graceful 2023 Meerlust release is...
