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)

Lovely pungent kiwi and passion fruit, bright and pure with citrus back note. Clean and pure lovely juicy ripe citrus and tropical fruit, elegant, nicely composed with lovely balance and length.

Papaya, pepper and dried herb notes. The palate is light on its feet - a dancing ballerina - seamless and precise but a little short.

A truly individual wine this, Roussanne which is normally found in the Rhone Valley in France, has been transported to South Africa. With the extra sunshine it has received, this has blossomed an...(read more)

This is a really lovely surprise at just 12.5% alcohol and this is because winemaker Rianie Strydom gained experience making wine in Burgundy, as a result she always wants her wines to display poise and balance and this...(read more)

The 2016 Sans Barrique Chardonnay, as the name implies, saw no barrel-aging, and comes predominantly from the Crocodile’s Lair vineyard. It has a straightforward guava and white flower bouquet, a...(read more)

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)

Matured for 12 months in 25% new oak, the 2017 Stellenbosch Chardonnay has a clean, fresh tropical-fruit-tinged bouquet of orange zest and passion fruit. The palate is well balanced and the oak n...(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)