Oh how marvelous! With Champagne day coming up on Friday 18th, I’m exploring some older vintages like this Méthode Cap Classique Chardonnay Pinot Noir Vintage Brut 2013 by Kleine Zalze! It is an old-world style sparkling wine crafted from the finest selected parcels of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Bottle fermented and matured for four years prior to…
Attention, wine-lovers. There’s a new kid on the block and it’s going to be big. Skyline Late Harvest is a sleek, delicious and full-bodied wine coming to you, wherever you are in the country. Imagine a wine resplendent with tones of rich honey and fruit, in a magnificent dusk-coloured pack that sets it apart. That’s Skyline Late Harvest. …
As summer draws closer, there’s nothing more refreshing than an ice cold Gin and Tonic. It’s also fun to experiment with colour and infusions. I tried the new Prohibition Blue Gin, added Tonic Water and some Secco infusions. The cocktail turned pink and was super refreshing! The striking blue colour of this Gin is derived…
If you’re just starting out in the world of wine or prefer something sweet, the new Fiver Frizzanté could be right up your ally! Exclusively available from October 1 at selected Checkers and Shoprite Liquor stores countrywide, Fiver Frizzanté brings together the delights of grape and strawberries in a glass with a touch of sparkle. It’s…
I had the pleasure of enjoying the Anthonij Rupert Optima 2015 over the weekend and it is one of the more elegant Bordeaux blends I have tasted. A blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon which consistently scores 90 points and above! Commenting on the harvest, Siobhan Thompson, CEO of Wines…
I had the pleasure of enjoying the Anthonij Rupert Optima 2015 over the weekend and it is one of the more elegant Bordeaux blends I have tasted. A blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon which consistently scores 90 points and above! Commenting on the harvest, Siobhan Thompson, CEO of Wines…