Colombo 'There's Something About You' Muscat 2023
R 295 PER BOTTLE

In just two vintages under his own label, Dan Colombo has become one of our favourite dry Muscat producers. With stints at Crystallum and Matassa to name a few, we’re always excited to taste his wines. This 2023 Muscat, named ‘There’s Something About You’, is from a gnarly (almost) 100-year old vineyard on the Skurfberg and is one of the most refreshing, well balanced skin-contact wines you’ll find. Jasmine and dried peach aromatics lead to a saline, focused, pure-fruited palate with a super chalky finish.

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Querciabella Mongrana Rosso 2020 (1500ml)
R 630 PER MAGNUM

Querciabella is renowned for its pioneering biodynamic practices in Tuscany’s wine capital. Among our most loved wines from the stable is the Mongrana Rosso 2020, from the coastal slopes of Maremma. This is a bright, crunchy, red-fruited blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Boasting an energetic acidity and fine tannin structure, it’s perfect for your next pizza night with friends. Try it from magnum because one bottle won’t be enough!

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Drappier Quattuor Blanc de IV Blancs NV
R 1,600 PER BOTTLE

For the past decade, Drappier has been our go-to bang-for-buck house Champagne for their understated quality. True to their continuous innovation, they’ve crafted unique and rare cuvées that are ‘well worth seeking out’, writes the Wine Advocate. The phenomenal Quattuor Blanc de IV Blancs NV is a blend of equal parts Arbanne, Blanc Vrai, Petit Meslier and Chardonnay. It’s a ‘terrific rendition of this rare bottling’, says the Wine Advocate, and ‘keeps getting better and better with time in the glass’, continues Vinous.

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Scions of Sinai Granietsteen Chenin Blanc 2022
R 440 PER BOTTLE

So you think you’ve had enough South African Chenin? Think again! If you’ve ever met Bernhard Bredell, you’ll know that his wines ooze passion, poise and precision. The vineyard for the Granietsteen 2022 was planted in 1978 and seduces you with white florals, naartjie peel and spice, leading to a palate with all the old-vine concentrated fruit you could want and a deliciously chalky texture. A modest 12.5% alcohol makes this wine uber mouthwatering.

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Neal Martin’s Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide: 150 Years from 1870 to 2020
R 840 PER BOOK

This has to be up there with the world’s best wine books. For all the geeky details on soil types, average temperatures and vintage conditions, the book is a breath of fresh air with its songs, films and events associated with each year. Replete with personal anecdotes and Neal Martin’s sense of humour, it’s as much of a necessity in your wine collection as the wine itself. Ideal as a gift with the upcoming festive season.

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Wine Cellar Insiders' November 2023
R 1,494 per case – Free delivery

This month’s value pack features the latest Whole Bunch Syrah release from Gabriëlskloof, which you can ‘drink anytime, anywhere’, says Christian Eedes. Pair the smashable Wildeberg Tea Leaf 2022 with salt and pepper squid, and satisfy your palate with Pieter Walser’s BLANKbottle Epileptic Inspiration – a 100% Elgin Sémillon of ‘great poise, balance and palate length’ (Tim Atkin MW). Can Sumoi was listed as ‘one of the 100 best wineries in the world’ by Wine & Spirits Magazine, and their La Rosa 2022 will transport you to Penedès, Spain. Enjoy the fruit-driven La Nave Blanco 2020 from Laventura – a blend of Viura and Garnacha Blanca. We round off the pack with Lagar de Cervera Pazo de Seoane Rosal 2022 from Rias Baixas, which is known for its lush greenery, unique microclimate and cool Atlantic sea breezes.

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