The stellar Villiera Monro Brut 2007 ( wine of show at this year’s Five Nations Wine Challenge, 5 Stars in Platter’s 2013) contains not only 34% Pinot Noir but 15% Pinot Meunier in addition to 51% Chardonnay, but in most instances I’m not sure … [Read more...]
The great bubbly shoot-out
December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
From the December issue of Business Day WANTED out last Friday: The festive season lends itself to drinking bubbles but which bubbles? If you opt for Méthode Cap Classique, there’s always the anxiety that you’re forfeiting quality for economy … [Read more...]
CE’s top 12 wines of 2012
December 3, 2012 by 10 Comments
Below are my dozen most memorable wines of 2012. Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc 2011 Price: R150 This is a label which has been around for a while but under the careful stewardship of winemaker Sebastian Beaumont just seems to get more … [Read more...]
Five Nations Wine Challenge 2012 results
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Results of this year’s Five Nations Wine Challenge between Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa have been announced. There were a total of 540 wines under scrutiny – five judges involved, one from each country … [Read more...]
Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 2007
June 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 2007, winner of the trophy for Méthode Cap Classique at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show really is impressive (price: R109.95 a bottle). 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, four years on the lees, it … [Read more...]
Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2010
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chenin Blanc is unusually versatile, allowing for wines across a very broad stylistic spectrum as well as at good quality across all price points. This versatility, however, has proven to be something of a double-edged sword – the very lack of … [Read more...]
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