Yesterday a tasting of 18 examples of Sauvignon Blanc from the ward of Elgin. “I want people to realise that cool climate doesn’t equal “green”. It equals extra hang-time and riper flavours,” says James Downes, co-owner and viticulturist at … [Read more...]
Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report 2012: Top 10 Wines
October 3, 2012 by 6 Comments
The second annual Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report presented in conjunction with Sanlam Private Investments is now out. This involved putting together a line-up of 60 high-profile wines, either currently available or soon to be released, and then … [Read more...]
Lace by Almenkerk 2010
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lace is historically associated with Bruges in Belgium, close to where owner/winemaker Joris van Almenkerk of the Elgin property that bears his surname hails from and hence the name of his new red blend . There are many connotations to do with … [Read more...]
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