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.

The bouquet was immensely full, rich and wide with flavors of ripe pear, flowers and honey. Very fresh and youthful wine.

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.

Fine elegant bubbles with white fleshed fruit flavours and a touch of hazelnut and almond. Crisp, clean with a touch of green apple tartness.

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.

White peach, grapefruit, apple, almond and oyster shell on the nose, with a beautifully balanced and focused palate.

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

A vibrant nose of plum, cherry, violet, sweet spice and dried herbs. The palate has lots of fresh fruit flavours, including sour cherry and plum with refreshing acidity. The youthful fruit combines with spice and bitter chocolate notes giving a wine of depth and personality with a firm, dry and savoury finish - great served with food, perhaps lightly chilled.

It is an intense and elegant wine, extremely pleasant, characterized by a complex bouquet in which notes of plum, liquorice, and tobacco stand out. Warm taste and great persistence at the end of the palate.

On the nose, the champagne is dominated by white flowers, green apple, brioche and a trace of minerality. On the palate there are notes of stone fruits, a certain nuttiness and a hint of honey supporting the freshness of the acidity.

An especially open and expressive nose begins with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, almond and coconut. Allowed to breathe, notes of yellow fruits such as Mirabelle plum and eau de vie add complexity to the nose which, though young, is rich and promising. The palate is exceedingly fresh.

Portraits of America L.A. Zin has luscious strawberry ice cream on the nose supported by a bright, berry fruited palate and an off-dry finish.

Herbaceous and lightly grapefruity on the nose with sherbert lemons and a touch of white peach on the palate with fresh acidity and a white peppery finish.

The fine, delicately aromatic nose has beguiling aromas of peach, preserved lemon and dried mango, laced with honey and savoury notes. The palate is pure and fresh with depth of concentration, stone fruit, pineapple and citrus characters, and further savoury notes. Good acidity lends a fine, balanced complexity to a citrus finish. Delicious now, but will also develop over 5+ years bottle ageing.

A fine and poised wine with notes of ripe apples and a touch of spice. The palate remains pure and delicate, balancing great texture and structure, with a taut mineral core, hints of stone fruit, savoury characters and a long, layered finish.

Rich red fruit aromas - cherry, ripe raspberry and a dusting of warm spice - with a full-bodied palate packed with lovely pure fruit flavours, enhanced by the well-judged oak and smooth tannins on the finish.