I am delighted to announce that James Pietersen is Wine Cellar’s new CEO. Back in 2003, James introduced me to the local wine scene and we ended up tasting through…
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While 2016 and 2018 will eventually vie for the title, 2010 is broadly viewed as the greatest modern-day Bordeaux vintage. We have unearthed another small parcel of Esprit de Pavie…
Following the successful June auction in Johannesburg, the larger Cape Town Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction at The Westin on Saturday, 14 September will include iconic international wines and rare vintages of…
Also known as Bastardo, Trousseau is an ancient variety that leads the wine renaissance in the Jura region of France. Similar to its sister grape Poulsard, it offers Pinot Noir-like aromatics, red fruit…
The inaugural Strauss & Co Fine Wine auction held on Saturday, 8 June at Strauss & Co’s new auction venue in Houghton was a ‘great success’ according to chairperson Frank…
The owners of three boutique wine farms grant limited access to their valley on Saturday 8 June. Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the rolling hills, mystical river…
There is no denying that Stellenbosch produces SA’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons but, what is staggering, is the value that can still be found. From the latest Prescient Winemag Cabernet Sauvignon top 10,…
In an era of regular new and exciting releases, it’s easy to overlook the legendary producers that paved the way a century ago. Founded in 1928, 1880 and 1877 respectively,…
Angélus was the first major release of the 2018 Bordeaux campaign. The general consensus is that prices will be similar, or just below, those of 2016 but the release of…
In a trailblazing initiative, SA’s foremost auction house, Strauss & Co, has entered into a joint venture with Wine Cellar and top sommelier Higgo Jacobs to launch a Fine Wine Auction programme. This endeavour aims to…