This Sauvignon Blanc is one the still wines that I begged Clarise Sciocatti, the winemaker, for after falling hard for her sparklings. It’s not often that Sauvignon Blanc surprises you… Read More
Il Geco Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Category: White Wines
Domäne Wachau Weissenkirchen Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2020
We don’t import Grüner Veltliner in South Africa. Which made this major grape variety a bit of a problem for an upcoming exam. Friends and their suitcases to the rescue!… Read More
Less is More Wines
White space terrifies me. Whether it’s a blank pricey watercolour sheet, notation sheet, or even lined paper. So much expectation, so many options, and so much opportunity. Where to start?… Read More
Laborie Taillefert White 1988
I have a weakness for aged white wines. So when I saw this ’88 mystery on Wine Cellar, I had to have it!
Bott Csontos Furmint 2017
I flipped the fuck out when I was asked to share an ‘interesting’ wine with a group of educated but mostly strangers last week. Not for lack of interesting wines… Read More
HER Chenin Blanc 2021
Strong women of colour producing tasty inclusive wines – that’s a project worth supporting. HER is an all-female, all-black brand. From winemakers to viticulturist to the all important logistics and… Read More
Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines 2021 White Blend
I’m a sucker for these everything but the kitchen sink blends. Especially when they’re this pretty! And, more importantly, when they represents a black owned wine brand in South Africa.… Read More
Elemental Bob My Cosmic Hands 2015
I’ve spent a good bit of time reflecting over the last few weeks. Time to think is a luxurious by-product of load-shedding. Time to clear out the ‘junk’ from the… Read More