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
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BlankBottle 1 Click Off 2021
If it walks like a duck… See my final thoughts for how I bombed this very obvious grape in a blind tasting. As always, Pieter is far better than anyone… Read More
BlankBottle Manon de Sources 2016
BlankBottle is one of two wineries who always make me feel safe. I find myself retreating to these wines any time I’m confused, overwhelmed, or feeling despondent about wine. They… Read More
BlankBottle Searching for L’Estrange 2019
I’ve been struggling to post after deciding to explore Old Vines in South Africa. Sifting through old Semillon and Chenin…yet all I wanted to talk about was this wine. The… Read More
BlankBottle Little William 2019
Guess who got far too excited about getting a BlankBottle delivery after the first booze ban, and started popping bottles like there’d never be another prohibition. Totes worth it! A… Read More
Fernao Pires – What’s The Grape
Origin: South Africa is one of few countries outside of Portugal to grow Fernão Pires. It was first bottled by Van Loveren in 1982. Initially grown for brandy production, some… Read More
BlankBottle Kortpad Kaaptoe 2019
One more from the Swartland? This time it’s to add to the list of more unusual grapes found in South Africa. It’s made by my favourite favourite. Some people have… Read More
BlankBottle Unity 2015
What’s your go-to wine to lift your mood? It had been a rough day, and I was sorely in need of some sunshine and happiness. So I, of course, headed… Read More