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Bloody brilliant. One of the best examples of SA Chardonnay I've had in a while. An older vintage that is singing. Elgin for the win.

Considered and quietly compelling - Thistle & Weed new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/th…

Hagen Viljoen - top dog at this year’s Trophy Wine Show, scooping the Harold Eedes Trophy for Best Chenin Blanc with the Zevenwacht Z Collection 2024 -plus my mum and MF.

Quite simply, outrageous quality for the price. Chateau Libertas 2024 reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ch…

"Show-pony wines" - the 2024 vintage from Wolf & Woman is here (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/wo…

Perfect for pizza - Joostenberg Family Blend 2022 reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/jo…

A masterful set of wines - Rall new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/ra…

Quite something that in June alone I’ve reviewed new releases from Alheit, Le Riche, MR de Compostella and Rall - while Thistle & Weed and Wolf & Woman also jostle for airtime. South African wine is flying. Wine collecting, though? You better be earning the big bucks.

Pinotage and Signature Red Blend Reports out tomorrow. What’s increasingly clear: you don’t need to spend R1000 for top wine - but around R300 is the sweet spot. Still some bargains, but that’s the new normal.

I guess I believe my own bullshit...

Another young gun to watch - Léze Herholdt new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/le…

Playing his cards right - Uys Family Wines new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/uy…

My wine of Friday lunch at the inaugural Grootbos CapeWinemakersGuild Experience hosted by Strauss & Co. - Stella Nova Cabernet Franc 2020 from Raats. Elegegant and vtal. Bruwer Raats

Shoot-out! Grootbos CapeWinemakersGuild Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction

Better than the 2015? I think so...

Elegance meets authenticity - Thorne & Daughters new releases reviewed (subscribe to read): winemag.co.za/wine/review/th…

Could Grootbos Cape Winemakers Guild Experience become SA’s top wine event? winemag.co.za/wine/opinion/t…

Christian Eedes Definitely