A nose of intense lemon curd, marmalade, and orange peel with fragrant honeysuckle notes. The palate has lots of ripe apricot and acacia honey characters with honeyed sweetness, well-balanced by a fresh citrus zest bite on the lingering finish.
Fresh floral aromas of citrus, white blossom, mandarin and lime. Further citrus characters on the textured, mineral palate with a refreshing saline acidity. A zesty, crisp and characterful white with potential to age.
Ruby-red, round and soft, with scents reminiscent of forest fruits and jam with a hint of cracked black pepper. Elegantly refined, with strong and supple tannins and a lasting finish.
Elegant and expressive with a nose of vibrant black fruit, aniseed and hints of smoke and violet, the 2018 vintage has a lovely intensity of fruit held by a taut acidity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is poised and persistent.
A dense and youthful colour with aromas of cassis, red cherry and lightly herbal notes. On the palate the wine is fresh and supple with upfront red berry fruit offest by fine tannins.
The nose is ripe and savoury with garriguey notes of the local fynbos and a distinct note of oregano. The palate is rounded and full of fruit with notes of wild honey often found in naturally fermented Chenin Blanc.
Bright, plush, deeply tasty Merlot from Riverland vineyards, this is abundant in freshly picked red fruit with a soft tannic profile and a long, moreish finish.
Straw yellow, it gives the nose intense sensations of green apple and white peach, which anticipate the notes of jasmine and aromatic herbs. In the mouth the freshness is enhanced by the marked sapidity and it is fruity up to the typically almond finish.
Vibrant and aromatic with subtle perfumed aromas, white peach and hints of jasmine on the nose. On the palate it has tight, white, fleshy, stonefruit and fresh citrus flavours balanced by bright and lively acidity. A crisp, incisive finish with a touch of minerality helps deliver a delicious, flavoursome and characterful wine.
Cinsault is such a bright star in South Africa modern firmament. Crushed for flavour not colour, this 40 year old unirrigated bush vine wine sucks only from the rocks underground. Bright, expressive and gently savoury on the nose. Along with its blushing hue, the palate rewards with fresh pomegranate flavour and acidity, savoury gamey notes, and a bright, beating heart of cherry ripe fruit. Slightly chilled with pink duck, pink lamb or carpaccio of beef, this is a beautifully defined expression of South Africas most achingly fashionable varietal.
A beautiful and complex wine, that packs a big punch above its appellation. Fine bright golden in colour with aromas of fresh pear, apple and caramel. The palate weight is wonderful with a smooth minerality leading to rich and complex flavours of baked apples and custard, a hint of hazelnuts and honey followed by lemony acidity to lift the finish. Lovely length.
A pleasant, mid-weight Champagne that shows lovely complexity. Suggestions of smoke, roasted nuts and light honey add character to a generous core of ripe yellow fruit. The wine offers excellent overall balance and a poised finish
Bright pink colour with a light orange tint. A powerful bouquet with ripe red fruit, such as raspberry and wild strawberry, almost jam-like, revealing hints of violet and rose petal. Full, textured and rich in the mouth, with a surprising light and fresh finish.
Watermelon pink, with summer pudding aromas on the nose. The medium-dry palate has red apple, some perfumed white peach with a balancing, refreshing acidity on the finish. Don't knock it, try it!
A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.
Pinot Grigio grapes actually become quite coloured as they ripen, hence the slightly copper (romanto) colouring of riper styles of white Pinot Grigio. The colour of grilled prawns, this perennially popular blush is elegantly scented with peachy, blossom aromas, followed by juicy, ripe, berry fruit flavours. It has a zesty acidity and a long, creamy finish. A brilliant, refreshing wine, particularly suited to summer sipping.
Lightly honeyed spicy nose with distinct floral, apple and citrus notes. Added complexity from white spice, honey and almond characters. On the palate it shows ripe fruit and lightly nutty flavours balanced by crisp, lemony acidity. Good weight and texture through to the finish.
Fuller than Pinot Noir from Burgundy, it has a warm, rich nose with aromas of black cherry compote. The palate is nicely balanced with an exciting, savoury streak provided by ripe, tasty tannins.
A pretty, translucent ruby colour with earthy, strawberry fruit and a light pepperyness on the nose. Mouthwatering acidity balances the moderate gentle ripe tannins and elegant, pure, somewhat savoury red fruit.
A shiny ruby colour with deep scarlet hints. Aromatics of red berries, blackberries and blackcurrant combine with strawberry. Mandarin orange with traces of saffron lead on the palate with more juicy fruits on the mid palate,spiced and smokey notes leading to a long finish.
A wine which has become the illustration of changes in Sicilian wine. It was created from a wish to compete in the world production of this noble and widespread vine. After a long process beginning in 1985, full of surprises and successes, today Planetas Chardonnay is an icon for the whole of Sicily. The vines of Ulmo and Maroccoli, from which it is made, are unique for position and terroir. Fermentation and aging in French wood, with precision and care, present us with a wine unique for its grace and power
Single-variety Fiano grown on limey-chalk land which contributes to the marked aromatics of Mediterranean macchia of this variety. Between broom flowers and thyme one can trace the delicate aromas of chamomile, hay, mango and pomelo. On the palate minerality with notes of lively fruit which are thirst quenching. Then the rhythm changes to become slower and more harmonious, an invitation to sip this special white wine with tranquility enjoying its every note. The finish presents a tactile silky sensation with a refined aftertaste of ripe apricots, flowering almond and basil leaves