Desiderius is the “prestige cuvee” in the Pongrácz bubbly range from producer-wholesaler Distell and the 2008 (R255 a bottle) is the first vintage of this since the 2003. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, it spent 48 months on the lees. A … [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...]
Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Brut
February 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
One of my late dad’s stock lines was “Fornication [for an occasion] like this, we need Champagne”. We weren’t celebrating anything in particular yesterday, but decided that Veuve was an appropriate way to start the day anyway. Is it … [Read more...]
Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2010 results
September 15, 2010 by 1 Comment
The new-look October issue of WINE magazine reached subscribers today including results of the 2010 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge: AWARDS Best Blanc de Blancs, Best Overall Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Blanc de Blanc 2007 Best … [Read more...]
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