THE “SECOND EVER” panel-tasting of Pinotage by Decanter in the UK was described by judge Greg Sherwood MW as “a huge success”, with the results published in the Feb 2022 issue of the magazine. It had been over 20 years since the publishers last reviewed this class of red wines in such a focused manner and the jury praised
Read moreOF COURSE, South African Sauvignon Blanc can be one of the most rewarding varieties, a seriously enjoyable white when the winemakers are on their game and the grapes come from the right vineyards. But darn, the chances of success could be better. Chardonnay, especially, as well as Chenin Blanc, are generally more reliable, better bang for your buck – whether
Read moreBeyerskloof Faith 2014 (Stellenbosch), DeMorgenzon Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017 (Stellenbosch Kloof), Des Dieu Claudia Brut 2012 (Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge), Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2015 (Constantia), Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2015 (Stellenbosch-Bottelary), Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2014 (Constantia), Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2015 (Stellenbosch), Leeuwenkuil Heritage Syrah 2015 (Swartland), Neil Ellis Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Stellenbosch), Oak Valley Groenlandberg Chardonnay 2017 (Elgin), Paul Cluver Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2017 (Elgin), Paul Cluver Seven Flags Chardonnay 2017 (Elgin), Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch), Saronsberg Full
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