From the December issue of Business Day WANTED out last Friday: The festive season lends itself to drinking bubbles but which bubbles? If you opt for Méthode Cap Classique, there’s always the anxiety that you’re forfeiting quality for economy … [Read more...]
Zonnebloem Lauréat 2010
September 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Distell are often pretty shameless when it comes to packaging. The Pongrácz bottle, for instance, closely resembles that of iconic Champagne Krug and the … [Read more...]
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1996 vs. Kanonkop Paul Sauer 1997
January 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
When Olive Hamilton Russell tweeted an image of herself with actress Lee-Anne Summers at Preston Haskell’s New Year Eve party in Fresnaye last night, I had the briefest moment of regret that I’d turned down my invitation to attend. Eedes … [Read more...]
Louis Roederer Cristal 2004
March 1, 2011 by 2 Comments
55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. Five years on the lees, 8 months bottle maturation prior to release. Fine but ultra-energetic mousse. Citrus and hint of brioche on the nose. Very youthful on the palate with outstanding fruit expression – juicy and … [Read more...]
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