South Africa

Restraint, minerality, freshness of fruit and a chiselled edge reflect limestone’s soil properties. This 2018 reveals clean, bright aromas of lemon...

Ataraxia, founded by celebrated South African winemaker Kevin Grant, is perched high in the dramatic hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, one of the ...

Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a back...

Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and has a remarkable history including having King Louis Philippe of France as their bes...

Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa.  It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...

An outstanding Syrah and easily one of South Africas best examples. It is restrained, yet with intent and subtle power, wines from this vineyard ar...

Captivating floral attributes underscored by purity, focus and freshness framed by fine powder tannins yet cushioned by a succulent texture and fla...

An exceptional Chardonnay from the amazing cool-climate region of Elgin.  Restrained, mineral style focussed on elegance with a white fruit charact...

Porseleinberg is the result of Marc Kent’s (of Boekenhoutskloof fame) determined search for South Africa’s finest Syrah, a journey that ultimately ...

Or as we call it – “The Red Whisper” Ruby-hued with aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, and rose petal, this Pinot Noir is pure Hemel-en-Aarde elega...

Or as we call it – “The Quiet Luxury” Straw-gold with luminous clarity, this flagship Chardonnay opens with citrus, pear, and hazelnut aromas, lift...

This is Swartland Syrah at its most serious, sculpted and electric. Blackberry, wild raspberry and red plum sit beneath incense, thyme, black peppe...

Grapes for our 2014 Schist Syrah were from a single parcel of sustainably farmed 18 years old vines planted in the stony Shale and Schist soils of ...

Explore 4: Sauvignon Blanc - The Other Side of the Grape If you think you know Sauvignon Blanc, think again. Our Explore 4 case takes the world’s m...

This outstanding Syrah, one of South Africa’s best, is part of a range of wines called Deconstructed which winemaker Richard Kershaw created to sho...

This outstanding Syrah, one of South Africa’s best, is part of a range of wines called Deconstructed which winemaker Richard Kershaw created to sho...

Explore 4: Pinot Noir - The World’s Favourite Heartbreaker They say Pinot Noir is the heartbreak grape, delicate, demanding, and utterly irresistib...

The Most Exciting Wine Country in the World South Africa is the most exciting wine region in the world right now and offers incredible quality and,...

Explore 4: Shiraz / Syrah - The Many Faces of Spice Bold, elegant, peppery, plush, few grapes wear so many guises as Shiraz (or Syrah, if you prefe...

Rosé isn't just for Summer and Sunshine (although it helps!), so, with an endless summer in mind, we have put together a selection of magnificent r...

Explore 4: Chardonnay - The Shape-Shifter of the Wine World Few grapes wear as many disguises as Chardonnay. It can be rich or razor-sharp, buttery...

The Somm 6 Every month, we taste through fifty to a hundred bottles, re-visiting old favourites, uncovering new gems, and only six make the final c...

Award Winners – The Best of the Best Every now and then, we taste a line-up that makes us stop mid-sip, wines that hit every note of balance, expre...