This is just the prettiest packaging. I admire their beautiful label each time I see it. Sadly, we’ve avoided these wines after a not so great tasting experience at their… Read More
Nitida Riesling 2018
Month: August 2019
Colmant Brut Chardonnay NV
It’s been weird popping this many corks by myself… Don’t get me wrong, I can do it just fine (waitress in a past life), I just prefer handing the job… Read More
Allesverloren Touriga Nacional 2016
I’ve been a fan of Allesverloren since way back when we could still label local fortified wines Port. I spotted this bottle on a chilly night immediately made me think… Read More
Scions of Sinai Fèniks 2018
Let’s start with no, I didn’t open this. But yes, I’m still stoked by the opportunity to taste all the 2018 vintages with the winemaker when he happened to be… Read More
La Bri Affinity 2015
This is one of the reasons that I decided to celebrate female winemakers this month. I’d always seen these beautiful labels featuring Cape flowers and herbs, but never tried them.… Read More
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2016
When you walk into the wine boutique and are immediately led to this Petit Verdot…they clearly know me and my love of single variety PV! I’ve been putting off purchasing… Read More
Strydom Retro 2016
I’m rather fond of the quarterly favourites at one of my favourite wine haunts. So when I walked in I was rather pleased to see this Strydom wine right there… Read More
Illimis Riesling 2016
Lucinda Heyns has worked for huge name wineries (Jordan & Mulderbosch) as a viticulturist but she now makes her own wines under Illimis. I knew I wanted to feature Lucinda’s… Read More