Spare. Gigondas Steps out of the Shadows
Often seen as the little brother to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas has been quietly stepping out of the shadows. As is the hallmark of any great wine region, top producers here are putting out wines unique in expression of place and varietal. Producers like Domaine Santa Duc.
‘A Very Bloody Exceptionally Old Vine’
Perhaps the most significant development for the Cape fine wine category of the last generation, has been the work of the Old Vine Project. But what of our international peers?....
LOIRE VALLEY CHENIN BLANC
Chenin in the Loire is still somewhat overlooked, but perhaps its relative anonymity has also been its advantage. Loire Chenin has stayed the course, eschewing fashion.....
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT - English wine
When you’re next visiting the UK, look to order a glass of Sussex....
Wines from Down Under
A question I often encounter, is whether there is value to be had in Australian wines here in SA? In a word yes....
Jane Eyre: Burgundy’s Star independent
Armed with a €6,000 loan, and a barrel donated by Chris Newman, Jane launched her micro-negociant Burgundian operation in 2011....
A LITTLE BACKGROUND | A guide to what the locals drink, by Radford Dale Imports
"Given the limited opportunity to taste such a natural selection (pun intended) of international wines on South African soil, I saw this as an educational excursion not to be missed.".....