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Top wines of January 2025

By Christian Eedes, 1 February 2025

Here are seven most highly rated wines of last month: Iona Kloof Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 – 96 (read original review here) Beaumont Hope Marguerite...

Dariusz Galasiński: Usefulness is the primary requirement of wine assessment

By Dariusz Galasinski, 4 November 2024

I got some stick for the previous article entitled “Towards more inviting tasting notes”. Apparently, I criticise wine professionals without a shred of understanding and...

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Top wines of October 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 November 2024

Here are our four most highly rated wines of last month: Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2022 – 97 (read original review here) Cape of...

Top wines of September 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 October 2024

Here are our nine most highly rated wines of last month: A.A. Badenhorst Kalmoesfontein Red 2022 – 97 (read original review here) Damascene W.O. Cere...

Top wines of August 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 September 2024

Here are our nine most highly rated wines of last month: Anysbos Disdit 2023 – 98 (read original review here) Savage Girl Next Door Syrah...

Top wines of July 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 August 2024

Here are our six most highly rated wines of last month: Mullineux Olerasay 4º Straw wine NV – 98 (read original review here) Mullineux Schist...

Top wines of June 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 July 2024

Here are our 12 most highly rated wines of last month: Alheit Vineyards Magnet North Chenin Blanc 2023 - 98 (read original review here) Thorne...

Gallery: FedEx Next Generation Awards 2024 winners

By Christian Eedes, 12 June 2024

Vusi Dalicuba of Vergenoegd Löw (centre) with SP and CE. For more information, click here.

Top wines of May 2024

By Christian Eedes, 1 June 2024

Here are our 13 most highly rated wines of last month: Rall Syrah 2023 – 97 (read our original review here) Glenelly Lady May Red...

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Malu Lambert: Is South Africa ready for the lightweight bottle revolution?

By Malu Lambert, 1 March 2024

“Unnecessarily heavy bottle”, begins the review. Well, many reviews. Particularly if you’re scrolling through Jancis Robinson.com. The world-renowned Ronbinson is not alone in her condemnation...