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Grower Champagne is an exciting category that's turned the region into ‘one of the most interesting and dynamic in modern France’, says the Wine Advocate. We’re putting some sparkle into this week’s selection with our Grower Champagne Starter Pack, featuring six of the best examples the region has to offer. For red wine lovers, the Mother Rock Force Celeste Cinsault 2024 is ‘totally charming’, says Christian Eedes, while Áster Crianza 2020 is a stellar value Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero in Spain. Domaine Trimbach is a ‘steadfast star in the Alsace firmament’ (Vinous), and Bordeaux’s 95-point Angelus 2021 impresses from start to finish. Finally, the upcoming Strauss & Co auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire some of the most sought-after local and international Rhône-style wines.
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Grower Champagne Starter Pack
R 4,775 PER PACK
Grower Champagnes are variety-expressive wines that highlight the beauty of single-vineyard bottlings. From the delicate and aromatic Lagille L’Inattendue Brut NV to the Murmure Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 1er Cru NV from JL Vergnon – ‘one of the top estates in the Côte des Blancs today' (Pieter Liem) – our Grower Champagne Starter Pack is a terrific introduction to the category.
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Mother Rock Force Celeste Cinsault 2024
R 145 per bottle
We tasted this with Johan Meyer (aka Stompie) last week and it was thrilling! The aromatics, the length, the pure joy this wine brings – it celebrates everything we love about Cinsault. The tannins are fine and moreish and the palate is full of energy, showing vibrant cherry, hibiscus, and savoury nuances aplenty. Enjoy it slightly chilled – preferably with friends who’ll finish a bottle with you.
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Áster Crianza 2020
R 420 per bottle
Ribera del Duero’s warm climate and high-altitude vineyards create Spanish wines of impressive concentration and freshness. The Áster Crianza 2020 is a great reflection of the region and the excellent 2020 vintage, offering a silky texture and depth of flavour, complemented by ‘a lovely brightness and juiciness’ (James Suckling).
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Trimbach Gewurztraminer 2019
R 400 per bottle
Domaine Trimbach has been producing wines in Alsace since 1636 and is currently run by 13th generation Julian Trimbach. They focus on quality native varieties, and their meticulous winemaking and vineyard management have resulted in this ‘stand out’ Gewurztraminer. It shows ‘excellent balance, lively acidity and a hint of tannin on the clean finish’ (James Suckling).
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Angelus Saint Émilion 2021
R 7,150 per bottle
Saint-Emilion powerhouse Angelus has produced a stunning wine to defy vintage expectations in 2021. They’ve turned the blend on its head by making Cabernet Franc the driving varietal, delivering a wine that’s ‘strikingly pure in its aromatics’, notes Jane Anson. This was the last vintage marked as 1er Cru Classe ‘A’ before they withdrew in the 2022 vintage.
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Strauss & Co Rhône Themed Auction
Closes on Monday, 10 February from 6pm
The latest Strauss & Co online auction features a line-up of prestigious local and international Rhône-style wines. Local highlights include lots from Boekenhoutskloof, Boschkloof, Kershaw, Leeu Passant, Mullineux, Porseleinberg, Sadie Family, Savage, and Rall. The international line-up features wines from the Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with top vintages from iconic estates such as Domaine du Pegau, Vieux Télégraphe, Jean-Louis Chave, Clos des Papes, M. Chapoutier, and René Rostaing.
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