Bordeaux 2022 – ‘untouchable’ (NM)
'At their pinnacle, I really love the 2022s. (It) is one of the modern-day greats. The best will stand the test of time.' – Neal Martin 'It is clear that 2022 contains many exceptional wines.' – Jane Anson 'What is clear is that the very best...
Angus Paul: A Rising Star to Watch
Angus Paul is quickly becoming one of the most exciting names in South African wine. Recently a contender for Rising Star of the Year, Paul made a striking mark with his 2024 release and is hailed by Tim Atkin as ‘a young winemaker with a stellar...
NEW: Sutherland Vineyards
In the early 2000s, Gyles Webb - owner of the iconic Thelema Mountain Vineyards in Stellenbosch - set out in search of distinctly cooler terroir. His journey led him to a small apple orchard in the picturesque Elgin Valley, where his vision of...
A Decade of Thistle & Weed
Few producers capture vineyard, vintage, and vision as gracefully as Thistle & Weed. The brilliant collaboration between viticulturist Etienne Terblanche and winemaker Stephanie Wiid has now passed the 10-year mark,...
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...
