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Zinck NV Cremant d’Alsace (Pinto Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc)

Notes of ripe yellow apple play enticingly on the nose. They expand to full force on the palate and fill the mouth with their mellow goodness, supported in this by rich notes of shortbread and wonderful lemon freshness. The bubbles are creamy and disperse the lovely flavors to great effect. This is classy and delicious.

Poggio al Tesoro 2022 Solosole Vermentino (Vermentino)

The radiance of the Vermentino varietal reflects intensely in the aromas of Solosole, a white wine that captivates with its intense hints of flowers and unexpected yellow fruit. The palate has a medium body, is succulent and highly enjoyable. The development of the wine in the glass suggests that it has the potential to evolve for a few years. Appetizers, raw fish and, thanks to its freshness and aromatic character, fried seafood, fish stews and vegetable dishes. Serve at 8-10°C and open just before serving.

Dominique Cornin 2021 Macon Fuisse ‘Les Bruyeres’ (Chardonnay)

This leading domain is run by Dominique and his son Romain; their vineyrds are certified organic, and biodynamic principles are applied. A very fine Mâcon-Fuissé with plenty to like on both nose and palate. Lots of complexity of flavor, from the leesy, biscuity notes to ripeness and concentration of fruit, allied to the crisp, vibrant acidity. A classy and great-value wine with the potential to age well for several years. Drink 2023-2025.

Deloach 2019 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir)

A welcoming bouquet of vanilla-tinged black cherry and mulberry fruits with notes of herbs greet the nose in this 2019 Pinot Noir. Plum and blackberry flavors are balanced by nuances of chocolate, tea and spice. This is a medium-bodied wine with an outstanding and refreshing finish.

Paolo Scavino 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo (Nebbiolo)

Ruby red with garnet shades, beautiful clarity. The nose is delicate and complex: the essence of Nebbiolo. The underlying structure is vibrant, and elegant with soft tannins and harmonious acidity. Low temperature during fermentation to have a soft extraction. Short permanence in neutral oak and the rest of aging in stainless steel to preserve the freshness and underline the classic nuances of Nebbiolo grape. 

Chateau Tour de Mons 2019, Margaux (Cabernet Franc, Merlot)

While this wine is powerful and structured, it still manages to tick the boxes of stylish Margaux. The ripe black currant jelly fruits are balanced by the wine's impressive acidity and structure. This is a fine wine for long-term aging. A pretty nose of blueberries, cherries, dried leaves, truffles and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Velvety, with rich cherry notes and a fleshy, polished and flavorful finish.

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Brave 2021 (Cab Franc/Cab Sauv/Merlot)

Scared is what you feel, BRAVE is what you do! Grown in the Helderberg Vineyard - right next to Somerset West. Decomposed granitic soil down the mountain at 190 meters above sea level protected against the South Easter. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were destemmed to open top fermenters. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Pressed into French oak small barrels - 40% new oak, 18 months in barrel, blended and bottled.

Orbitofrontal Cortex 2022 (Best White)

The best white blend from the winemaker's cellar according to his conscious mind, which is called (named after the scientific name for the part of your brain where conscious decisions are made) - Inspired by LIMBIC 2015 (a wine from my subconscious). A blend off - Piekenierskloof Grenache blanc, Swartland Clairette Blanche, Swartland Fernão Pires, Elgin Semillon and Voor Paardeberg Verdelho.

Pseudonym 2022 (Cinsault)

Pseudonym is made from a small 68-year old little vineyard. It grows in a little valley into the mountain in Darling. Seeing that it is the only food source around, the birds eat the grapes every year. The farmer could never use the valley for something else, so he kept the vineyard. When the grapes eventually ripened, there wouldn’t be much left to harvest. He would then pick the bits and throw it with the other grapes from the farm headed for the big co-operative winery. This was what had happened for 64 years. I asked him if we could cover the whole vineyard with bird nets, I bought the nets and he gave the labour. It was at the age of 65 when, for the first time, a wine was made exclusively from that little vineyard.

Searching for l'Estrange 2022 (Palomino/Verdelho)

A whole-bunch, clay pot, bees-waxy Palomino. The wine is true to it’s name - (L’E) STRANGE! It's made from humble Palomino, which originated in the Sherry producing areas of Spain. The cuttings were brought to the African continent by ship and planted in 1965 on the mountain in Piekenierskloof. The 54-year old bush-vine vineyard, grown in African soil was made in African pots made from Limpopo clay, enhanced by the wax of African bees producing honey from African flora - meticulously guided, bottled and labelled by the colourful hands of the African people.

Autumn Equinox 2022 (Weisser Riesling/Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc)

A resurrected wine, as it was called DOK in a previous life - made from an assemblage of Semillon, 30% Riesling and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in amphoras and old wood for a year, it's sappy, intense and very stony, with pear, lemon zest and lanolin notes and layers of intrigue and complexity.

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Henri et Gilles Buisson Saint‐Romain Perrière / Burgundy, France

Fresh and elegant with aromas of white flowers and wet stone seduce from its early youth. Let it pass five to seven years and this Saint-Roman will offer you delicious deepening scents of roasted almonds and chalky soil notes.

Domain du Bouchot Pouilly‐Fumé Terres Blanches / Loire Valley, France

A coating of ash and stone over the ripe citrus-fruit and apple notes on the nose. Turns to sweet apple and pear flavors on the medium-bodied, dense and silky palate. Quite a round, fruity feel, but the drive of acidity keeps it moving. The mineral notes return in the aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. 

Domain Belargus Ronceray / Loire Valley, France

Ronceray is a complex wine, resulting from the blend of our plots on the rump of Quarts-de-Chaume. A terroir with complex geology, the marriage of shales and pudding sandstones gives this cuvée a sharp minerality and a floral and fruity richness. A fine bitterness, signature of this terroir, brings complexity and length on the palate.

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Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet 2020

Winemaker Notes 

We cultivate 8 hectares of this Premier Cru located on the slopes of the village Milly and on the right backs of the river Serein. We are the biggest owners of this cru. When some of the plots were planted, we found impressive fossils of Exogyra virgula that had been perfectly preserved. The remarkable stony and sunny soil is captured in this powerful and complex wine. It flourishes with age and expresses mineral aromas reminiscent of gunflint. The Côte de Lechet is indeed one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablisian vineyard with the most exceptional ageing potential. To serve with fish or poultry, with white butter or cream sauces.

Giroud Bourgogne Blanc 2019

Maison Camille Giroud is a true négociant, with only 2.7 acres of its own under vine. It’s become known as a dependable source of Burgundy that delivers the best of both worlds — wines that are matured and traditional in style, as well as younger wines that beautifully communicate their terroir. This wine has fresh citrus and tropical notes, well-balanced creaminess, surprising concentration and ripe acidity. Wonderful entry-level bottle of Burgundy that will last a few years.

Dominique Cornin Saint Veran Les Serreuxdieres 2021

This wine is light yellow with pale gold reflections. The nose is exceptionally lively and fresh with notes of citrus fruits and aromatics. On the palate, you will find grapefruit then basil; finally comes freshness and a touch of acidity that ends with a nice minerality.

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Jura 14 Year Old

Distilled at Jura Distillery, this Island Region is a bottling from The Old Malt Cask range at Hunter Laing & Co. The marvellous expression was aged for 14 years in a single hogshead cask and this is one of only 304 bottles. Bottled at 50% abv and free from chill filtration with natural colour.

Expect leafy, sweet and fresh aromas, followed by a palate full of orange pulp and a touch of fennel. The finish is long and grassy, with a hint of ginger.

Tamdhu 14 Year Old

A single cask selection by Hunter Laing, this Tamdhu 14 Year Old is part of the Old Malt Cask collection. This is a range is for connoisseurs of the finest expressions of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. One of 398 bottles, this single cask was distilled in April 2007 and bottled in June 2021. This Speyside malt spent its maturation in sherry cask, which has given a wonderful punch of sherried character to the dram. Free from chill filtration and artificial colouring, this is bottled at 50% abv. A no fuss whisky that is full of character.

Toffee, juicy berries, and chocolate all arrive on the nose. The palate is rich, with hints of caramel, orchard fruits, and creamy fruit trifle. A long finish awaits, with lingering hints of fruits and freshly planed oak.

Craigellachie 15 Year Old

Distilled at Speyside's Craigellachie distillery in May 2006 and matured in a sherry butt for 15 years before bottling in March 2022, this single cask expression forms part of independent bottler Hunter Laing & Co's Old Malt Cask range. Only 562 bottles have been produced, each one at a strength of 50% abv.

The nose has black cherry, toffee, and garden herbs. The palate has notes of sweet red berries, smoked meats, and gunpowder before giving way to a long, pleasant, and oaky finish.

Benrinnes 16 Year Old

Part of the First Editions collection from Hunter Laing, this 16 year-old single malt made by Benrinnes was aged solely in a sherry butt and bottled at 55.1% ABV. The nose holds notes of caramel and rhubarb, and the palate brings flavours like cinnamon and toffee apples. The finish is dryer, with notes of coffee and spice. Only 270 bottles are available worldwide.

Staete Landt Vineyards is a boutique family owned and operated wine company in Marlborough, New Zealand. A team of highly passionate wine geeks led by winemaker Ruud Massdam, they are highly committed to sustainable methods and techniques to preserve precious resources. All Staete Landt wines are 100% Estate Grown. They strongly believe in terroir driven complex wines with character, great balance and structure. 

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Staete Landt Duchess Sauvignon Blanc

This new and unique wild style Staete Landt Sauvignon Blanc is a wonderfully rich an complex Sauvignon Blanc with layers of nutty, yeasty savoury characters that contrast with red capsicum and exotic fruit such as pawpaw, passion fruit. On the palate the wine is full bodied, well-balanced with great complexity and big texture. This rich and voluptuous wine has attractive mineral characters and European style elegance.

Staete Landt Josephine Chardonnay

A very smooth Staete Landt Chardonnay from a tiny section of our vineyard deep in the Brancott Valley in Marlborough. We produce our ‘Josephine’ Marlborough Chardonnay from 2 parcels on this single vineyard. The soils on this estate are a mixture of rich loamy riverbed and slaty gravel riverbank; excellent for Chardonnay, producing intense flavours and robust structure.

After handpicking, the grapes were carefully whole bunch pressed. The juice was slowly fermented in a mixture of 10% new and 90% older French puncheons (500 litre barrels). We used wild yeast for fermentation in 50% of the wine, which further added complexity and mouthfeel. Following alcoholic fermentation the puncheons were stirred regularly until the completion of malolactic fermentation. The ‘Josephine’ Chardonnay then ages and matures in oak for a total of 15 months.

This Staete Landt ‘Josephine’ Chardonnay is one of the best kept secrets of the Estate: full and round yet stylish, great texture and length, this wine shows the perfect balance between fruit, acidity and oak integration. A whiff of sea breeze, citrus fruit and cream on the nose, white peaches on the palate and with a mineral aftertaste that lingers on. A truly great wine with a strong personalilty and European elegance, showing the unique cool climate Marlborough vibrance.

Staete Landt State of Grace Pinot Noir  

This Pinot Noir has a bright cherry colour that is complimented by a lifted and complex aroma. Wild violets, dark cherries, pencil shavings and earthy notes bust out of the glass. The palate is deep with blackcurrants and spice being balanced by gentle tannins and clean acidity. Given time in the glass it develops more savoury notes and a softer texture showing the layers to the wine. It is drinking very well now but will continue to develop over the next 10 years.

Eben Sadie has acquired a reputation as the most innovative and inspired winemaker in South Africa today. He is a curator of South Africa's forgotten old vines, seeking out old vineyards throughout the Cape in order to saved and revitalise them. His wines are influenced by the Rhône and Spain and are produced in extremely limited quantities. He has a very pure way of producing the wine, everything is done by gravity and hand, and uses wooden open fermenters. His pursuit for quality in the Swartland has been unparalleled and his Columella and Palladius are among the most compelling wines being made in the country today.

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2020 Palladius Chenin Blanc Blend / Swartland

The 2020 Palladius displays for the first time in many years a cordial lime, citrus and zesty entry point on the aromas that follow through and then develop into mineral/salty qualities that spill over into some secondary white stone fruit aromas. For the f irst time, these stone fruit aromas made their appearance in the 2019 bottling. The wine has a firmly textured structure, the tannin is exceptionally compact, and the volume seems to be suspended in its weight. The colour of this 2020 Palladius is maybe the most striking in that it is perhaps the brightest and freshest it has been in years, especially for a wine that has been in a 24-month aging cycle in concrete, amphora and cask.

2020 Collumella Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Carignan / Swartland

The 2020 Columella is the 21st bottling, and in many ways, we feel the wine has grown into its own personality, for annually the wine does change in varietal composition. Columella is a blend of its vineyards and not a blend of a given thought pattern by the winemaker. The fruit of the various sites is now perfectly knit together.

The 2020 Columella displays significantly lifted bright red crushed fruit that follows through to some darker blueberry aromas. On the palate, the wine is extremely finely knitted together and the tannin is almost seamless and the wine finishes powder dry with even more refined tannins in the aftertaste. The acidity is like a tightrope that threads through the wine from beginning to end and is mostly the workings of the Carignan and Mourvèdre in the blend.