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May 2019
Grangehurst Winery with Jeremy Walker ( Tokai Store )
Twenty-seven years after establishing a winery in a squash court on Grangehurst, Jeremy is still basket-pressing his traditional red wines. Come and meet this charming skilful winemaker and taste: Cape Rosé 2017; Daylea Red 2007 (Shiraz / Cab Sauv); Pinotage 2008; Pinotage 2009 “350 Celebration Vintage” (magnum); Nikela 2007; Cabernet Sauvignon 2008; Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007; Grangehurst 2008 (Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot / Merlot) R150p/p Booking Form Tastings Tokai May - June 2019
Find out more »World Class Rose ( Strand Street )
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;…
Find out more »ARISTEA with partner Matthew Krone ( Tokai store )
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…
Find out more »June 2019
ALMENKERK with Natalie Almenkerk – POSTPONED ( Strand Street )
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
Find out more »New Bordeaux shipment ( Tokai store )
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…
Find out more »CHILE’S LONGAVI with Dawid Nieuwoudt of Cederberg ( Strand Street )
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…
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