When I first went to South Africa in 2008 for the Cape Wine convention, I knew next to nothing about South African wine. I attempted to remedy this fact by spending as many hours as possible tasting as many wines as possible at the multi-day trade fair, which was (still to this day) one of the best-designed and organized wine …

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. Let’s start with some sparkling wines from the venerable Raventos i Blanc, formerly of the …

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Waitrose holds two press tastings every year, one in the spring and one in the autumn, to showcase new lines, new vintages and new innovations. The spring 2024 tasting showcased 90 wines, which included 32 entirely new to the range and 43 new vintages of existing wines. ‘There’s a raft of newness, which we’re excited about,’ says Waitrose’s wine trading …

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Between Florence and Siena, the Chianti Classico vineyard area’s idyllic landscape of cypresses and olive trees, historic villages and hillside vineyards never fails to take visitors’ breath away. But though this may look like a timeless, unchanging scene, at its heart lies one of Italian wine’s greatest innovators. The name of San Felice has been synonymous with a pioneering spirit …

Cellar at Château La Garde in Bordeaux, France Situated just outside of Bordeaux city, amidst the picturesque splendour of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, lies a hidden gem awaiting discovery: Château La Garde. Since its acquisition by Maison Dourthe in June 1990, the estate has been dedicated to harnessing the exceptional quality of their terroir, nurturing a natural harmony between vine and …

Wynns chief winemaker Sue Hodder with the John Riddoch line up. In September 2020, Wynns Coonawarra Estate‘s 2016 John Riddoch became the first Australian wine distributed by La Place de Bordeaux. Beloved in Australia, this famed Cabernet Sauvignon, now reaches a prestigious network of international fine wine buyers and collectors in more than 100 countries. Scroll down for 14 vintages of …

Sleek and fresh, with dark plum and blackberry notes laced with singed alder and ganache. Shows nice drive through the polished finish as the fruit expands. Drink now through 2031. 15,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported. Source : ab324149b14aa6c9b18e457234264199

Offers harmony in an alluring and nicely restrained profile, featuring notes of dried flowers, with a modest core of tropical fruit. Intriguing elements of chamomile, smoke, fleur de sel and crushed rocks add depth as richness builds in this distinctive, appealing version. Long finish. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 13,000 cases imported. Source : 31033baee25daef0acb86be14664a6f1