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Cabernet Franc devotees shouldn’t overlook the JMB 2013 from Rietvallei in Robertson. Matured for 26 months in 100% new oak, it’s none too slight but...
The phenomenon that is local Cinsaut continues with the Dark Cin 2015 from Rietvallei in Robertson. From vineyards planted in 2012, the wine was matured...
The Shiraz as made by Durbanville cellar De Grendel has always been immensely appealing (see here) although I think the 2015 vintage was a bit...
So what to make of Robertson producer Van Loveren’s Christina van Loveren Brut Limited Release NV, which along with the Prestige Cuvee Monro Brut 2009...
Boekenhoutskloof acquired two Swartland properties (Porseleinberg and Goldmine) a few years ago and these supply 60% of the fruit for the 2014 vintage of the...
This is a joint venture between Andrew Wightman from Môrelig farm on the Paardeberg mountain in Swartland, Jurgen Gouws who makes his own wines under...
The 2015 Saboteur White Luddite in Bot River caused great excitement (see here) and the newly released 2016 sports the same alternative packaging while the...
A recent review of the 2014 vintage of The Chocolate Block from Boekenhoutskloof (see here) prompted cellarmaster Marc Kent to send me a bottle of...
The Groenekloof Shiraz 2014 from Neil Ellis, which won gold at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show earlier this year, really is a cracker. From...
Tim Martin quite likes the idea of Mourvèdre as the “Pinot Noir of the Mediterranean” although concedes it might not always be possible to get...
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