Klein Constantia Anwilka 2018
Deep, near-opaque ruby. The nose offers concentrated blackcurrant, dark cherry and blackberry with notes of cedar, graphite, sweet spice, violet and a savoury hint of garrigue and toasted oak. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, with ripe, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, savoury, mineral finish. Drink 2026–2034.
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Deep ruby-purple. Bright nose of blackcurrant, cassis, dark plum and graphite with a lift of crushed mint, cedar and pencil shavings from the oak. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained, gently grippy tannins, a savoury core and a long, mineral-edged finish. Excellent with roast lamb, beef ribs, mature cheddar or a Sunday roast.
Franco Conterno Langhe Freisa Cascina Sciulun 2022
Garnet-red with purple highlights. Lifted, perfumed nose of wild strawberry, raspberry, sour cherry and rose petal with a savoury undertone of dried herbs and crushed earth. Light- to medium-bodied with bright Piemontese acidity, fine but firm tannins and a clean, dry finish with a faint bitter-almond twist typical of the grape. Brilliant with cured meats, charcuterie, fatty pasta dishes, agnolotti and pizza.
Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve 2024
Deep, opaque ruby-purple. Lively dark fruit — black plum, blackberry, mulberry — with delicate cedar and vanilla notes from barrel ageing, a savoury crushed-herb lift and a wisp of dark chocolate. Full-bodied with excellent balance, a generous core of dark berry fruit, fine but firm tannins and a long, juicy finish. Drink now with BBQ ribs, grilled lamb or beef burgers, or cellar up to 10 years.
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2023
Deep ruby-purple. Generous nose of blackberry, dark plum, sweet spice and Mediterranean herbs over a savoury graphite-and-tobacco backbone. Full-bodied with polished tannins, a juicy dark-fruit core and a long, structured finish lifted by Bolgheri's coastal freshness. A Cabernet-led Bolgheri Rosso designed for early drinking but with good cellaring potential — excellent with grilled red meats, wild boar ragù or aged Pecorino.
Natte Valleij Axle Chenin Blanc 2025
Lievlander Chenin Blanc 2023
Pale straw with green-gold reflections. Open, fresh nose of crisp green apple, pear, white peach and lemon pith with a subtle honeysuckle lift. Medium-bodied with bright citric acidity, a clean fruit core and a dry, refreshing finish. The perfect all-rounder — equally at home as an aperitif, with seafood or alongside farm-to-table cooking.
Masseria Pioppeto Taurasi 2015
Deep, brooding garnet shading to a tawny rim — typical of mature Aglianico. Complex nose of black cherry, dried fig and bramble fruit over leather, sweet tobacco, dried herbs and crushed-stone minerality. Full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins, vibrant Aglianico acidity and a long, savoury finish of cherry pip and forest floor. Built for grilled lamb, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino or simply a winter evening.
Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2024 has a beautiful purity of limes and ripe gooseberry, with tropical, floral and fine herbal notes, ruby grapefruit and white pear drop on the finish. This is cool climate Sauvignon Blanc – vibrant, mineral, elegant, balanced and delicate, with a long, layered and complex finish.
Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2024 91 Points
Iona's spectacularly sited parcels are some of the highest and most dramatic in Elgin, producing a quintessential cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Perfumed, salty and stony, this has layers of lime and grapefruit, a touch of vanilla and a briney finish. 2024-27
Kaapzicht Bottelary Hills Estate Blend 2022
Deep, opaque purple-black. Layered nose of cassis, dark plum, mulberry and cedar with savoury notes of crushed herbs, graphite and a whisper of vanilla and cocoa from the barrel. Full-bodied with grippy, fine-grained tannins, a generous core of dark berry fruit and a long, mineral-led finish. Built for the long haul — equally at home with venison, slow-roast lamb or a mature cheeseboard.
Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2021
Deep ruby with a violet rim. Tremendous brilliance on the nose — garrigue character of dried thyme, oregano and Cape fynbos over blackcurrant, mulberry and a graphite edge. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a herbal-savoury mid-palate and a long, mineral-driven finish. Excellent with roast lamb, grilled vegetables and harder cheeses.
