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Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2021
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2021

TLDR: despite the impeccable pedigree of this wine, this Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2021 wasn't for me. The Wine: A beautiful nose of dark toast (on the verge of burning), lemons, sea salt salinity, dark toffee (burnt sugar), herbal chamomile tea, nettle...

The Vineyard Party I’m your Huckleberry 2022
The Vineyard Party I’m your Huckleberry 2022

The Vineyard Party I’m your Huckleberry 2022 is one of three Sémillons made by Jolette Steyn. Each wine is treated differently in the cellar, making the trio an exciting exploration of Sem in the Cape. The Wine: It was fun...

Sketch Cru Semillon 2022
Sketch Cru Semillon 2022 (The Second that was First)

An unexpected wine recommendation from Wouter at Caroline's Wine Cellar. This Sketch Cru Semillon 2022 has been my favourite discovery of the year! "The name represents the wine being the second wine that was made but the first that went...

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A South African wine blog where you'll find reviews on my favourite South African wines, with a few international wines sprinkled in for good measure. From dry to sweet, still to the occasional sparkling, this is what I've been drinking, thinking and learning.


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