Do you hoard wine? I don’t. Yes, I collect bottles that I’m attempting to age. But no, I don’t feel that I hoard wines for general any day consumption. Weekly… Read More
To hoard or not to hoard?
Month: April 2020
Matassa Cuveé Alexandria 2017
I’ve coveted a Matassa wine since…well, since forever. Tom Lubbe was born in Cape Town, grew up in New Zealand, came back to Cape Town and started making natural wines.… Read More
Joostenberg Klippe Kou Syrah 2018
This was one of my last minute panic purchases from Exanimo. They don’t usually sell to the public. So when I saw the chance to buy directly from them, I… Read More
GlenWood Merlot 2018
This was a double recommend from two wine people I could listen to for days… …it came with an infanticide warning that I promptly ignored…with cheeky relish.
Force Majeure Cinsault 2018
So did I do any panic buying for the 21 day (now extended by 2 additional weeks) lockdown? I thought I could hold out and resist…but Exanimo Wines offering their… Read More
Elemental Bob – The Rupert Chenin Blanc – 2017
Ever since tasting the Tinta Barocca I’ve been pretty excited to get this delivery from Elemental Bob I couldn’t wait to pop one of the 3 Chenins in the boxes!… Read More
Savage Red 2017
As the evenings have become chillier, it’s been the perfect excuse to break open the bigger reds. Not that the weather or season has ever stopped me from opening these… Read More
South African Wine Quiz 2
