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The Cape Crusaders: How South Africa’s Next ‘New Wave’ Is Bringing the Fire
I’ll be honest – I don’t often put pen to paper for our blog. There are plenty of writers in the company that are far...
Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship
Discover Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship in Four New Arrivals This Winter Whisk(e)y enthusiasts and newcomers alike, get ready to embark on a spirited exploration as I...
The Neu-romantics
I visited the Neusiedlersee DAC in September last year upon joining a press trip to this neglected corner of Austria’s Burgenland. I had zero pre-conceptions...
Alsace - small but perfectly formed
Tucked away in France’s remote north-eastern corner, you could be forgiven for missing Alsace entirely on a map of French wine regions. Just sixty miles...
Genau, Genau…
A very good friend of mine and guest at my wedding once proclaimed rather loudly to the entire Breakfast party, “Rob, this Pinot Noir is...
Risqué Germans
Risk-taking Germans – Sexy MF, brothel keepers, hip hop and graffiti artists. The world felt a much more stable, certain place when I was growing...
Burgundy Balloon – La Cote Conundrum
It has long been espoused by many that the great wines of Burgundy are inflating like a giant balloon. However, the heat of each passing...
New arrivals from lesser-known Spanish wine regions
My long-standing love affair with Spanish Wines is an open secret amongst my shop colleagues – and many of our customers too. I travel there...
Exploring Austria
When you think of Austria, it’s likely that your mind will conjure up images of delicious schnitzels, the Alps, Julie Andrews, baroque and rococo architecture,...