“Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche” was the title of a 1982 book by US author Bruce Feirstein but the Quiche Lorraine at Joostenberg Bistro is so damn tasty all machismo must be discarded. I ordered one as a starter yesterday and it paired perfectly … [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...]
Sterhuis Astra 2007
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The maiden vintage 2006 of this Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc blend from Johan Kruger of Sterhuis in Bottelary famously rated 5 Stars in the 2009 edition of Platter’s. The 2007 is delicious right now although I suspect at its peak. … [Read more...]
Flagstone Word of Mouth Viognier 2008
April 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A tasting of ten examples of Viognier, the line-up including wines that have come to the fore in one context or another as among the best in category. I reviewed the wines with James Pietersen, regular taster for Platter’s and beverage manager … [Read more...]
Sterhuis Chardonnay 2007 vs. Meerlust Chardonnay 2007
December 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
Yesterday lunch with Johan Kruger of Bottelary property Sterhuis. “No Sauvignon Blanc and salad. This isn’t Durbanville and we aren’t rabbits,” he said. Meat was supplied by Daneel and Ruaan Liebenberg of Joey’s Vleisprodukte in Brackenfell … [Read more...]
Mooi Chenin Blanc Viognier 2009
September 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Ansgar Flaaten, managing director of wine exporter Flavors of Wine and occasional WINE magazine tasting panel member sent me samples of the first two wines his company has released under the “Mooi” label, consisting of a Chardonnay 2009 and … [Read more...]
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