Sherry has been made in Southern Spain for centuries and Lustau, established in 1896, is one of the most famous producers, with their almacenistas winning ‘Best Fortified Winemaker’ in London for more than a decade….
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Master of Wine Tim Atkin has just released his highly-anticipated South Africa 2020 Report which features not one, but two 100-point wines! This annual report, now on its 8th edition, is the most comprehensive commentary…
The excitement around SA wines is almost tangible after the recent New Wave tasting in London. ‘Was this year’s showing by the Cape’s young guns the tasting of the year?’ asked Jancis Robinson, ‘It…
Fourth-generation Overgaauw winemaker, David van Velden, has quietly set about bringing this ’80s Stellenbosch benchmark into the 21st century. Recently tasted, this is a quintessential 2015 red with good ageing potential and,…
Blanc de Blancs Méthode Cap Classique is hot right now with the release of 3 exciting new cuvées. Graham Beck’s prestigious 2014 Cuvée Clive was the highest-rated sparkling wine in…
Perhaps its Adi’s success with Secateurs, his Caperitif endeavours or just the tiny volumes, but somehow the AA Badenhorst single-vineyards are often overlooked. ‘The top wines translate Swartland through Adi’s…
After nearly two decades at Tokara’s helm, Miles Mossop now has the time to fine-tune his own brand. Besides the fine Saskia, Max and Kika, he has just released three…
We are proud to offer one of SA’s greatest wines from the best modern-day vintage of our time – Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. We were taken aback by the purity, poise…
Syrah has come a long way in SA and, earlier this year, we highlighted both the top-scoring reds in Tim Atkin’s 2019 SA Report, which you can buy and download here. Both…
Wine Cellar and Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions are proud to host Tim Atkin MW to showcase his 95+ wines in the lead-up to our largest, most exciting auction yet. Join…