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
Category: White Wines
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.
Capensis Silene 2019
It never ceases to amaze me how I insist on holding onto my ABC tendencies…despite an every growing list of beautiful Chardonnays that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Case in point –… Read More
BlankBottle TBC NV
The only note I have on this wine is ‘Viognier’. And considering it’s a BlankBottle where the variety isn’t mentioned on the label, I’d call that a win! I won’t… Read More
Clemens Busch Marienburg Falkenlay GG 2018
If there was one international producer that’s stood out for me in 2022, it is Clemens Busch. I’ve had the pleasure of trying each of the Clemens Busch wines that… Read More
Partida Creus CX
Most bizarre wine I’ve had all year? That title has to go to this beautifully packaged Catalunyan wine that I had smuggled in through friend’s suitcases. This was one of… Read More
Wolf & Woman Chenin Blanc 2021
I’m a nana for taking so long to pick up this wine. And after a run of sub par, low intensity wines, this Wolf & Woman Chenin Blanc was an… Read More