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When Bellingham launched a new tier of wines under the Homestead label earlier in the year, I have to confess to be a little underwhelmed...
“The issue when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon,” says Philip Constandius, winemaker at Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch, “is to manage the pyrazines. You can’t wish...
Marelise Niemann, previously assistant winemaker at Beaumont, continues to make some smart wines under her own label called Momento. Tasting notes and ratings for two...
Is there anybody putting more effort into Merlot than Shannon Vineyards in Elgin? Five clones spread across 3ha of vineyard, each parcel vinified separately, maturation...
When Groote Post in Darling took the trophy for best Merlot for its 2014 vintage at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, it was...
The 2015 vintage of Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc from Bot River property seems particularly understated now but has the inherent structure and balance to reward...
From the collective behind Patatsfontein Chenin Blanc, grapes for this wine come from Stellenbosch, 100% whole bunch used in the fermentation. On the nose, it...
It was unfortunate that the hullabaloo surrounding the Secret Cellar No. 235 Chenin Blanc 2015 from Ultra Liquors at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine...
Jasper Wickens, who is part of the team at Swartland cellar AA Badenhorst Family Wines, makes his own wines under the Swerwer label and these...
What’s striking about the Shiraz 2013 from Alto in Stellenbosch is just how South African it is; not Rhône or Swartland aping Rhône but South...
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