by Greg Landman | Jun 18, 2026 | wine of the week
This delicious Chardonnay was voted Best Chardonnay in SA at this year’s Investec Trophy Wine Show and it’s not difficult to see why when tasting. I found it bold and assertive, no shrinking violet, a perfect foil for sea food, especially salmon lightly seared with...
by Greg Landman | Jun 10, 2026 | wine of the week
Rich, elegant and beautifully layered, this premium Chardonnay captures the comforting spirit of winter entertaining, from intimate fireside dinners to long, leisurely lunches shared with friends and family. The Chardonnay is a sophisticated expression of Stellenbosch...
by Greg Landman | Jun 1, 2026 | wine of the week
Hot off the press, acclaimed wine critic and Master of Wine Greg Sherwood has published a glowing review of Caroline Rillema’s 2024 Celestina Agulhas White titled “Caroline Rillema is Making Waves in Cape Agulhas”. Greg awarded the exceptional new-vintage handcrafted...
by Greg Landman | May 27, 2026 | wine of the week
We cannot consider these wines without thinking of a barefoot boy playing rugby on a rough field in Paarl who went on to become a major rugby player here in South Africa and later in France. While he was in France, he was introduced to a culture where wine is deeply...
by Greg Landman | May 7, 2026 | wine of the week
About 95% of the grapes were sourced from Nitida’s own vineyards, with the rest coming from a trusted neighbouring farm. They completed 17 separate pickings, each fermented on its own to preserve the variety of flavours. Eleven different yeast strains were used to...
by Greg Landman | Apr 16, 2026 | wine of the week
This is a perfect wine for SB lovers. Brilliant with sushi and roast chicken. GOLDEN ORB SAUVIGNON BLANC A great example of bottle-aged Sauvignon Blanc! This is their only single vineyard wine, stainless steel fermented and left on the lees for11 months prior to...
