South Africa

Now in its new livery the Indaba looks a little more sophisticated - and this perhaps mirrors more closely the class of the wine. Pure Chenin made by the exceptionally talented Bruwer Raats - thi...(read more)

Bouchard Finlayson's delightful blended white, light and easy, instantly attractive and joy to drink with stronger fish dishes or Oriental cuisine, or just on its own with good company. The 2017...(read more)

Roussanne is a grape variety from the Rhone Valley in France, and it's unusual to find it in South Africa. A bold, rich, honey flecked white with wild flowers, quince and a nice creamy weight.

The 2017 Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc, which is blended with 8% Sémillon and saw no wood, has a fresh, grassy, gooseberry bouquet. The palate is fresh on the entry with a fine bead of acidity, just...(read more)

Traditionally made, barrel fermented Chardonnay. The Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay is a combination of complexing factors from the vineyard, wild yeast and careful barrel age, aiming for bal...(read more)

The 2016 Kaaimansgat/Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay comes from purchased fruit, barrel-fermented for eight months with a new French oak complement of 20%. It has a reserved bouquet that demands enco...(read more)

The name Maestro is a nod to remind you that the vines here grow with Baroque music being pumped through the vineyards. Owners Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum believe this invigorates growth in the pl...(read more)

Oz Clarke: A rich style that's oaky and full. Notes of nuts, honeysuckle and syrup. It’s decent now, but will be even more exciting in a few years. Sarah Jane Evans: Aromas of honeyed apples. The...(read more)