Even more unusual than their still Blaauwklippen’s Zin Malbec rosé is this traditional method sparkling Zinfandel! Can I also just say how much I enjoy the combination of stark black contrasted … Read More
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Blaauwklippen Rosé 2022
Zinfandel is remarkably unusual in SA. I had quite the adventure breaking down the grape for my father, who helped polish off these wines (see the Zinfandel Cap Classique review… Read More
Capensis Silene 2019
It never ceases to amaze me how I insist on holding onto my ABC tendencies…despite an every growing list of beautiful Chardonnays that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Case in point –… Read More
BlankBottle TBC NV
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
The Foundry Roussanne 2018
This was purchased near the start of our first lockdown…but I still remember it, and that speaks volumes.
Usana Luck of the Gambler 2018
What was the biggest gamble with this wine? Playing ‘what’s the vintage?’…as there’s no indication of the year until you remove the wax covering the cork. Luckily (all puns intended),… Read More
Die Kat se Snor Cinsault 2021
How do we feel about wines that have identical front labels? It’s all good and well when they’re displayed, by category, on the shelves of your favourite boutique wine. But… Read More
Son of the Soil Wines
Wine for good – that’s the long story made short! You don’t have to read further, that’s all you really need to know. I have so many feelings for what… Read More