Alheit Vineyards, Cartology 2021
R 395 PER BOTTLE

It was 10 years ago that Cartology first took the world by storm. Chris and Suzaan are never ones to rest on their laurels, and the latest 2021 release is a testament to the high standards they’ve set for the SA wine industry and themselves. This is one of the most important South African wines to be released in the last decade! You can view all of the Alheit 2021 releases here, but please note that some of these sought-after wines are only available on allocation.

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Áster, Crianza 2016
R 390 per bottle

Just in, Bodegas Áster Crianza 2016 is a must-have for your next steak night this winter. This generous, full-bodied red from Ribera del Duero is packed with black cherries, blueberries and chocolate upfront, and the refined dried spice and supple tannins make for a moreish finish, delivering immense drinking pleasure.

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Strauss & Co virtual auction – The Tabernacle
SUNDAY, 10 JULY, 11 AM

The Tabernacle, a famous underground cellar in Stellenbosch that houses some of SA’s rarest and most spectacular vinous treasures, is releasing a handful of historic wines for sale. The full catalogue of wines up for auction has been opened for inspection, vetted and recorked, giving collectors the opportunity to buy heritage SA wines with complete security. Find out more about the recorking process here. The lots include Chateau Libertas 1940, several GS Cabernets, Zonneblom Cabernet 1963, as well as international greats from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

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Wine Cellar Insiders', July Value Mixed 6-Pack
R 1,035 PER CASE – FREE DELIVERY

From our favourite Portuguese producer, Niepoort, comes a smashable, yet sophisticated field blend – the Drink me Branco. Next in this month’s value pack is a delicious entry-level Chenin from Brookdale that punches well above its weight: the Mason Road 2021. Kruger Family Wines makes a delicate, juicy, unoaked Chardonnay with a few years of age, perfect for a Sunday roast or warming risotto. For the reds, we have a classical, refined blend: the Dombeya Fenix from Haskell Vineyards, which pairs well with winter stews. Another go-to for cold nights is the Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon from the ‘perfect’ 2017 vintage. For something a little lighter, we have an Elgin Pinot that’s serious juice for a not-so-serious price.

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Henri Boillot, Montrachet Grand Cru 2019
R 19,950 PER BOTTLE

Montrachet is the grandest of Grand Cru Burgundy. ‘If it’s bargains (of a kind) that you are looking for, you should rush out and buy the two bottles they (Wine Cellar) have in stock –unusually for South Africa, that’s actually a remarkably low price: Wine-searcher.com lists it at about R25K in the UK, and a shop in New York offers it at R36K, both of those scary prices excluding sales tax.’ – Tim James, Winemag. For one of the pinnacles of white Burgundy, and with the ability to last until roughly 2039, we couldn’t agree more!

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Premium WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
R 18,950 PER PERSON. MONDAY EVENINGS, FROM 15 AUGUST

We are thrilled to offer a Premium WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course – in partnership with the International Wine Education Centre (IWEC).  To meet the very highest expectations, we'll be pouring some of our finest imports and small, hand-picked parcels of local wines as part of the course. Expect the likes of Mvemve Raats, Glenelly Lady May and Mullineux single-terroir Syrah from South Africa, as well as top Burgundies and Bordeaux, such as Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru and La Gravette de Certan Pomerol.

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