Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Wonderful intensity with a combination of nectarines, peaches and elderflower a with a twist of citrus and delicate herbals. An aromatic salsa-like fusion of ripe summer fruit; nectarines accompanied with yellow peaches, rock melon, grapefruit and a splash of passionfruit, mingle with ginger, lemongrass, jasmine and cassis. A deliciously ripe and zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc finishing with a mouth-watering minerality and Asian spice mix. Simply brilliant!
Meerlust Rubicon 2021 Gift Tin
Tasting Notes
Very youthful colour, deep and dense with almost purple hue. Quintessential Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel, and intense spiciness. Typical liquorice notes also evident on the nose. Still young and intense, the palate is full bodied, structured but packed with fresh dark fruit and rounded tannins and seamlessly integrated oak.
Blend Information
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Accolades
2024 Platter's Wine Guide - 5 Stars
Ageing Potential
Ageing potential of 10 - 20 years, provided wine is stored in ideal cellar conditions.
Graham Beck Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
An iconic sparkling wine that has carved out a niche in the history books - affectionately dubbed the “President’s Choice”, the Brut was served at both Nelson Mandela’s inauguration and to celebrate Barack Obama’s presidential nomination. With its light yeasty aromas, limey fresh fruit on the nose and rich creamy complexity on the palate, the Brut is intended to cleanse the palate,
stimulate the taste buds and entice you to progress to the ‘next level’ in your tasting journey.
TASTING NOTES:
Light yeasty aromas, limey fresh fruit on the nose and rich creamy complexity on the palate. The exceptionally fine mousse contributes the freshness and finesse.
VARIETY:
53% Chardonnay / 47% Pinot Noir
Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2023
Tasting Notes:
Color: Pale straw yellow with golden reflections.
Aroma: Citrus and tropical aromas, such as lemon, pineapple and mango, with notes of honey and vanilla.
Flavour: In the mouth, it has a medium body, balanced acidity and flavors of citrus fruits, peach and spices. The finish is long and persistent.
Awards:
James Suckling: 92 points
Robert Parker: 90 points
Food Pairing
Felino Chardonnay 2023 is a versatile wine that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, from seafood and salads to white meats and cheeses. Some pairing suggestions:
Seafood: Grilled salmon with lemon sauce, shrimp with garlic and oil, white fish ceviche.
Salads: Quinoa salad with grilled vegetables and feta cheese, arugula salad with strawberries and goat cheese.
White Meats: Roast chicken with fine herbs, chicken risotto with mushrooms, fish fillet with butter and lemon sauce.
Cheeses: Fresh cheeses such as chèvre and brie, semi-hard cheeses such as gouda and emmental.
Raats MR de Compostella 2020
Never made with exactly the same blend in any two vintages, the 2020 is a classic Cape Bordeaux assemblage of 30% Cabernet Franc, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 16% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot with a total production of only 1,000 x 6. The wine displays a real intensity in the glass with a ruby red rim and a red / black plum heart. The aromatics are vibrant and fabulously perfumed, bursting from the glass with expressive notes of red and black berry fruits, black currant, raspberry, red and black cherry, before notes of earthy blueberry emerge with suggestions of pressed violets, lavender, sweet sandalwood, star anise and graphite spice. On the palate, the vintage’s regal elegance emerges with exhilarating acids framing the plush opulent red and back berry fruits, saline cassis, tart red cherry and a blueberry confectionary generosity.
98/100 Greg Sherwood MW
Colomé Lote Especial Malbec La Brava 2023
A wild, high-altitude Malbec beauty from Salta’s dizzying peaks. The 2023 Lote Especial bursts with violet, black cherry, and Andean herbs, its energy finely chiseled by altitude. Vibrant yet poised, with a mineral edge and elegant tannins—proof that Colomé continues to defy gravity with grace.
On the nose, there are intense aromas of black and red fruits, with a touch of mint. This wine is concentrated and complex, with soft, round tannins and a great freshness on the finish.
Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2023
Mullineux Straw Wine 2024
The Mullineux Straw Wine 2024 is a sweet Chenin Blanc, reflecting a bright golden colour which becomes almost luminous in the light as one swirls the glass, highlighting the exceptionally well-balanced acidity and attractive viscosity. It shows aromas of sun-dried apricots, warm lemon meringue pie, a distinct citrus pithiness and has an intense silky mouthfeel. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C.
Half bottle
93 Christian Eedes
Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut 2017
Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut 2017 (W.O. Elgin) is an elegant Cap Classique made from cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes sourced from Elgin. The cool climate implies a longer growing season, which results in intensified flavours, whilst a fresh and crisp base wine is still attained. After whole-bunch pressing and fermentation, the wine is left on the lees for at least 36 months before being disgorged. It features fresh green apple and hints of citrus supported by discreet almond biscotti and brioche, typical of the classic bottle-fermented sparkling wine style. The extended lees contact elevates the full and creamy mouth-feel with elegant minerality, good balance and a seamless finish
93/100 Tim Atkin
The Grande Cuvée Brut is an unwooded blend of Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay from Boschendal's own vineyards in Elgin. Scented, layered and refreshing, it has top notes of hazelnut and aniseed, a creamy mid palate from 72 months on lees, flavours of malt, wild
strawberry and lemongrass and a tangy, dry finish. 2024-29
SHAW + SMITH Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2020
Floral aromas and a touch of cherries. Integrated soft tannins and a graphite-like earthiness together with red fruits and spice notes of dried herbs on the palate gives this wine great depth and complexity.
94/100 Deano da Vino - Complex, with layers of earthiness, cigar box, and dark broody cherries and a hint of mixed spice. Drinking superbly now, or can last 5 years
TRINITY HILL Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2021
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay has flavours of citrus, white flowers and ripe grapefruit. The style is mid-weight with elegant oak providing texture and lingering flavours of cashew, roasted hazelnut and gun flint. The structure has a tight shape with the finesse and concentration that are hallmarks of Trinity Hill Chardonnay. It displays delicacy but richness and the beautifully linear acidity makes it a fantastic match with food.
This critically-acclaimed Chardonnay from the renowned Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawkes Bay is hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500 litre oak puncheons (40% new) to add complexity and texture.
Château Montaiguillon, Montagne Saint-Emilion 2020
Montaiguillon’s 2020 is another resounding success, continuing a string of excellent vintages at the estate. It is a deep ruby colour with notes of spiced plums, cassis and blackberries on the nose. There’s a savoury, graphite note woven through the juicy, sumptuous palate. Its rounded tannins are already integrated with the plump fruit, and the finish has a fresh, balanced length, the likes of which you’d expect from wines with much bigger price tags.
