Ahead of Easter weekend, you might wonder which wine to drink with your lamb on Sunday. The go-to wines might not work if you become more adventurous with your cooking! Therefore, we are giving some alternative options in case you want to get more experimental, and some classics that will always work! Please get in … Read More
There’s something effortlessly appealing about rosé, its freshness, versatility, and quiet confidence in the glass. Whether crisp and mineral or soft and fruit-driven, rosé offers a style for every mood and moment. It’s not just a seasonal indulgence, but a wine worth reaching for any time. Please get in contact with Helene, Vera or Ben … Read More
In February, Lotte visited Keermont Vineyards on her visit to South Africa. Keermont is about a place where they grow, produce and bottle by hand all of the wines made from grapes grown on their own farm. High up the slopes of the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley on the natural monument of Stellenbosch, the Helderberg. Exciting … Read More
We enjoyed showing an extended view of the South African wines in our portfolio at SPIT 2025. With a significant number of old vines, moderating climate influences and a variety of soils, there are some remarkable wines with distinctive features coming out each year from South Africa. We have one new winemaker, Angus Paul Wines … Read More
The timeline of the implementation and easing of restrictions in South Africa has been difficult to follow, but I will try to summarise it briefly (buckle-up) – An initial ban on alcohol exports and domestic alcohol sales was announced on 25th March. This was then lifted on 7th April, only to be reinstated on 16th … Read More
On the 14th of April, WineMason hosted a portfolio tasting for their 2015 list. There was a self pouring table with a focus on Gruner Veltliner – a line up different regions and styles. There was plenty from Germany, of course. We offered new vintages and updates from Rheingau, Mosel, Nahe, Rheinhessen and Baden, Riesling, … Read More
Tidying out a corner of the office I found a tasting sheet from a trip to South Africa in March 2001. At that time, there was great expectation and plenty of winemakers sure that Syrah was the next thing for South Africa. It has taken longer than expected to take hold but finally South African Syrah … Read More
