It’s always a delight to see a wine fly in the face of the limitations set by wine textbooks. We’re taught that Colombard – or Colombar, as it’s often called… Read More
Sakkie Mouton Family Wines Vloedvlak Colombar 2022
Month: November 2022
Minimalist Wines Stars in the Dark 2021
Far too easy to drink! For a brief moment I wondered if this bottle truly contained 750ml because I was surprised and dismayed to find myself midway through the bottle… Read More
Domaine Jamet Côtes du Rhône 2019
I don’t think there’s much more to say about this wine…everything’s already been said. If I were to add my two cents to this well documented treat: it’s far too… Read More
Il Geco Vermentino Grenache Blanc 2021
The Il Geco Cap Classique knocked my socks off. I watched with delight as all three of vintages took home medals, with the 2017 earning a Gold Medal at the… Read More
Andre Perret Condrieu Coteau du Chery 2015
I once confessed to sipping on Condrieu on a weekday morning. Herewith the culprit.
Blaauwklippen MCC
Even more unusual than their still Blaauwklippen’s Zin Malbec rosé is this traditional method sparkling Zinfandel! Can I also just say how much I enjoy the combination of stark black contrasted … Read More
Blaauwklippen Rosé 2022
Zinfandel is remarkably unusual in SA. I had quite the adventure breaking down the grape for my father, who helped polish off these wines (see the Zinfandel Cap Classique review… Read More