Back in the 1990s, Thelema in Stellenbosch was one of the front-runners when it came to Sauvignon Blanc but as vineyards with more maritime locations came on stream in the 2000s, more dramatic styles (for which read: high-pyrazine, high-acidity … [Read more...]
Pio Cesare Barbaresco 1997 vs. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 1997
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The family tradition on New Year’s Eve is to gather around the table with some decent food and wine. The menu this year: Beetroot and vanilla gravalax and rooibos smoked salmon from the Luke Dale-Roberts Woolworths range on wholewheat … [Read more...]
Thelema Merlot 2006
April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If any variety has gained a favourable reputation because of texture rather than flavour, it is Merlot. In the mind of the average punter, it produces wines that are “smooth” and almost nothing seems to convince him or her otherwise. It is … [Read more...]
Thelema Shiraz 2004
April 2, 2012 by 7 Comments
Fascinating to read in the Sunday Times that according to research group Nielsen total advertising spend in South Africa jumped 11% to R32.1 billion in 2011 with liquor company Distell coming in as ninth biggest overall behind Standard Bank and ahead … [Read more...]
Thelema Merlot 1994
December 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
For dinner, the first Thelema Merlot 1994 from a twelve-bottle case kept in perfect storage conditions since release. Actually, the second bottle as the first was corked – thank you, Portugal. Can SA make great Merlot? Stellenbosch property … [Read more...]
Château Sociando-Mallet 2001
August 11, 2011 by 3 Comments
Last night a blind tasting of Bordeaux 2001 vs. Stellenbosch 2001 at Wine Cellar, providers of a fine wine brokerage service and cellaring facilities. Wine of the night for me was Sociando-Mallet. Situated in the commune of St-Seurin north of … [Read more...]
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