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South African producers take the lead this week. New releases from BLANKbottle's Pieter Walser, one of the most innovative winemakers around, are now out. AA Badenhorst's single-vineyard wines have developed a strong following and will sell out fast. If you're looking for something new, Angus Paul's quintessentially South African maiden releases are a must-try. Plus, we have an on-point, vintage Chenin from Beaumont.
A Super Tuscan blend from Querciabella provides great value and drinking pleasure. Lastly, for all Champagne lovers, don't miss out on the last few bottles of Bollinger's highly-regarded La Grande Année 2012.
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BLANKbottle, new releases
From R 250 per bottle
Pieter Walser produces some of SA’s most coveted wines. Each bottling is a unique and delicious snapshot of the vintage and vineyard and expresses BLANKbottle’s one-of-a-kind vinous vision. His new vintages are out now including the Epileptic Inspiration 2019. 'What a wine this is,' wrote Tim Atkin MW on the 2018 vintage, scoring it 95 points.
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Querciabella, Mongrana 2018
R 250 per bottle
‘The 2018 Mongrana, Querciabella’s entry-level red, is fabulous... There is so much to like here.’ – Vinous. This Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot offers juicy black cherries, brambles, graphite and lingering tannins. It is exceptional value for money – fresh, silky and refined – a must-buy.
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AA Badenhorst, 2020 single-vineyard wines
From R 300 per bottle
After a decade of farming 41 hectares of old vines, with the oldest planted in 1952, Adi Badenhorst's tiny-production, single-vineyard bottlings are simply incredible. Check out the Ringmuur Cinsault – Tim Atkin described the 2018 as one of the best Cinsaults he's ever tasted – or the ever-popular, wonderfully structured Klip Kop Steen.
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Bollinger, La Grande Année 2012
R 2,550 per bottle
‘This goes from zero to 60 right out of the gate,’ wrote Wine Spectator. From the highly-regarded 2012 vintage – called ‘the best harvest of my life’ by Bollinger Chef du Cave Gilles Descôtes – are the last few bottles of Bollinger’s La Grande Année 2012. To drink now or cellar for a decade or two, this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend is a no-brainer for Champagne lovers.
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Angus Paul, maiden 2020 releases
R 240 per bottle
After working harvests under some of SA's best winemakers including the Mullineuxs, Chris Keet, the Alheits and Johan Reyneke, Angus Paul has released his maiden 2020 vintages. The Old Vine Chenin On a Flight of Furious Fancies and the Transient Lands Pinotage. Aimed to be quintessentially South African and portraying a true sense of place, they speak of his talent and potential within the vineyards and cellar. Super-limited.
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Beaumont, Hope Marguerite 2014
R 475 per bottle
Making old-vine Chenin since the late '90s, Beaumont's Hope Marguerite is the stuff of legends. This 2014 is in its prime, showing no signs of ageing. A core of quince and pear, coupled with a great palate weight and a wonderfully fresh acidity balances the wine beautifully – simply delicious! Available at a similar price to other current-release, top-end Chenins.
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