I invited a friend around to celebrate Cap Classique Day and share the sparkling wines kindly gifted by Domaine des Dieux. Being the generous host, I allowed the friend to… Read More
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Tesselaarsdal Chardonnay 2020
I could rave about Berene Sauls’ story forever. So let’s jump straight into this wine and save the fangirling until the end. The Wine: Pale gold. Medium+ intensity nose that… Read More
Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut Cap Classique 2014
It’s Cap Classique Day! I was feeling quite overwhelmed at having to choose a Cap Classique to celebrate today. Thank goodness for Domaine des Dieux coming to my rescue! We… Read More
Ataraxia Pinot Noir 2017
The Wine: Pale ruby that’s just shy of garnet. A to-die-for medium+ nose that’s all the pretty pot pourri, musk, damp earth and wet leaves, fresh bright raspberries and cherries,… Read More
La Vierge Apogee Pinot Noir 2015
This is one of my more embarrassing wine purchase memories… …you know those purchases that you hide from your brother and friend because you really don’t want them to know… Read More
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2019
In a bizarre turn of events, I find myself with an alarming number of bottles of Chardonnay. It’s no secret that this is a grape that I’ve struggled with, but… Read More
La Vierge Riesling 2015
Another favourite moment during my recent Hemel-en-Aarde visit was discovering that my brother likes Riesling as much as I do! I finally visited La Vierge winery after tasting and loving… Read More