You can only be glad for Chris and Suzie Alheit regarding the acclaim that the maiden vintage 2011 of their old vine Chenin Blanc-Semillon blend Cartology has attracted but the ratings have been so high (5 Stars in Platter’s, 96 points from Neil … [Read more...]
Graham Beck Pheasants’ Run Sauvignon Blanc 2012
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Is there a more decorated Sauvignon Blanc in the country? The 2010, 2011 and 2012 vintages have all rated 5 Stars in Platter’s while 2007 through 2010 placed among the winners of the Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition, 2008 and 2009 both doing this … [Read more...]
De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2008
April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2008 from Calitzdorp producer De Krans comes festooned with stickers including one announcing its 5-Star rating in the 2011 edition of Platter’s. Of course, it shouldn’t be broached for a long while yet, but … [Read more...]
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauv Blanc 09 vs. Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauv Blanc Ltd Release 09
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2009 side by side over the weekend, the former rated 5 Stars in the 2010 edition of Platter’s and the latter among the winners of the 2009 … [Read more...]
Chamonix Troika Reserve 2010
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A tasting at Chamonix in Franschhoek on Friday but what to add that hasn’t been said already? It’s winery of the year in the current edition of Platter’s and Greywacke Pinotage 2010, Pinot Noir Reserve 2011, Chardonnay Reserve 2011 and White … [Read more...]
Scali Blanc 2009
January 28, 2013 by 5 Comments
The randomness of Twitter. “ Scali Blanc 2009 - a bit too odd for it's (sic) own good? Distinctive and characterful, but a bit wild for me. Like sherry + new oak”, tweeted Richard Hemming this past Friday. Now Hemming is a wine writer on … [Read more...]
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