Ignore the pretentious name and the grandiose packaging, the Abraham Perold Tributum 2010 is a superlative wine. Not submitted for review in Platter’s 2013, it did however place among the top three at this year’s Perold Absa Cape Blend … [Read more...]
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010
June 20, 2012 by 11 Comments
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010, 5 Stars in Platter’s 2012 and one of my top 12 wines of last year, really is outstanding as a bottle last night again proved. But, man, it’s difficult to arrive at a tasting note, especially regarding the nose … [Read more...]
KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2011
April 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
That KWV should be considered among the very best producers in the country would have strained credibility not so long ago but the quality of wines under the flagship The Mentors label has now improved so much that a new release tasting is not only … [Read more...]
KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2009
December 28, 2011 by 2 Comments
There are many reasons to opt for tap water over bottled mineral water when dining out locally: the quality is of a high standard, there’s minimal carbon footprint involved and you get to save money that you can then spend on wine. Harvest, the … [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...]
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010
April 13, 2011 by 3 Comments
Yesterday a visit to The Mentors cellar at KWV in Paarl, a facility fulfilling the dual purposes of top-end quality as well as research and development. Built five years ago, it features modern technology and receives only the best parcels of fruit, … [Read more...]
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