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How does a Rose elude boundaries between being a superb aperitif and a fine wine that enjoys the versatility of being successfully paired with fine cuisine? Taste the best of Provence from Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel  @ R399,  Chateau d’Esclans Rock Angel @ R547, Garrus @ R2293 ( rated greatest Rose ever by James Suckling, Matthew Jukes and Jancis Robinson ); Cotes-des-Roses from Languedoc @ R265; Chateau de Selle Dom Ott 2017 @ R650; Muga Rose from Rioja @ R225;…

It’s a beautiful story of three seasoned deeply wine-passionate people with a vested interest in the industry: Matthew is a 12th generation winemaker ( son of Nicky Krone ), Martin Krajewski owns two Chateaux in Bordeaux ( Clos Cantenac in St-Emilion and Chateau Seraphine in Pomerol ) and Florent Dumeau of Bordeaux. Their aim is to produce exceptional wines of the Cape  “To realise those ambitions, we work carefully with the top wine farms in the region to source and…

Natalie Almenkerk is coming through from this showpiece estate in Elgin. Natalie has chosen to show their Lace dry Rosé 2018 as welcome drink.  She and Joris firmly believe that maturity improves white wines, so have chosen to show:  Almenkerk Sauvignon Blanc  2012 + 2018;  Almenkerk Chardonnay 2011 + 2017;  Almenkerk Syrah 2011 +  2014; Almenkerk Merlot  2013 + 2015. Finish off with current vintage Lace Vineyard Selection 2014 – R150 p/p

Caroline's other true love is Bordeaux! Last year I met   a 2nd-generation Bordeaux Wine Merchant, whose portfolio is different, in that it holds important small growers’ wines,  many from tiny domaines situated next-door to great, famous chateaux. The price advantages became obvious, so I decided to import 60 bottles each of nine wines, namely:  Chateau du Bergey 2016 Fronsac Rouge; Chateau Behere Courtin 2011 Pauillac; Chateau du Moulin 2016 Haut-Medoc; Chateau Graves de Pez 2014 St-Estephe ( 3ha ); Chateau…

Longavi Wines’ Glup was created by two friends:  Julio Bouchon, Chilean winemaker extraordinaire and David Nieuwoudt, famous South African winemaker from Cederberg and Ghost Corner Wines.  Julio and David have been producing spectacular wines in Chile's Leyda Valley since 2012.  They make minimal intervention wines that are effortless to drink and enjoy. The choice of Cinsault and Chenin Blanc grapes reflect David's Cape winemaking heritage, while knowledge of the Chilean terroir is Julio's specialty.  Join Dawid and taste  Longavi  Glup…

fExciting news!  Last year I met  Jon Reeves, a 2nd generation Bordeaux Wine Merchant. His portfolio is different, in that it holds important small growers’ wines,  from tiny domaines, many of which are on celebrated terroir situated next-door to great, famous chateaux. The price advantages became obvious, so I decided to import 60 bottles  each of nine wines, namely:  Chateau du Bergey 2016 Fronsac Rouge; Chateau Behere Courtin 2011 Pauillac; Chateau du Moulin 2016 Haut-Medoc; Chateau Graves de Pez 2014…

This province at the foot of the Alps in NW Italy produces wines from the Nebbiolo grape that rival the best reds in the world. They are complex, with deep fruit and beguiling tertiary flavours that develop with age. From my personal cellar I will extricate six mature wines that will be served in three flights with three courses of small plates.  Cascina Luisin Barbaresco Asili 2011, Roagna Cru Paje 2009, Gaja Barbaresco 2007; Marco Marengo Barolo Brunate 2010, Marengo…