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We were thrilled to sit down with Rita and Clemens of historic Clemens Busch for a team tasting last week! Pioneers in German biodynamic winemaking, their Mosel Rieslings are complex expressions of the region’s terroir, and the Vom Roten Schiefer 2019 is both pure and intense. Our international picks for the week also include two fascinating new arrivals from Heinrich – one of Austria’s most innovative producers. Sparkling wine enthusiasts won’t want to miss the terrific value Brut Chardonnay and Brut Rosé from Paul René, and prepare to be wowed by Sijnn White 2020 from ‘Young Winemaker of the Year’ Charla Bosman. For a bright, juicy Swartland red that’s sure to impress, David & Nadia’s Elpidios 2020 has a ‘Cape-meets-the-Mediterranean feel’, writes Tim Atkin MW.
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Sijnn White 2020
R 335 PER BOTTLE
Charla Bosman, Tim Atkin’s Young Winemaker of the Year, continues to knock our socks off with her blending capabilities. The Sijnn White 2020 is a testament to her craftmanship. From the rocky region of Malgas, this Chenin-based blend is the perfect pair to your peri-peri spatchcock chicken off the fire, but it will also sing next to hard cheeses and soppressata.
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Clemens Busch Riesling Vom Roten Schiefer 2019
R 750 PER MAGNUM
Grab the last few magnums of the Clemens Busch Vom Roten Schiefer 2019 – a wine Clemens and Rita described as ‘charming’ while tasting with the team at Wine Cellar. From red, iron-rich slate, it’s a ‘remarkable expression of terroir’, states the Wine Advocate. It boasts a ripe bouquet of stone fruit and preserved lime, mingling well with floral aromas.
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Paul René Brut Chardonnay and Brut Rosé 2018
R 245 PER BOTTLE
Paul René burst onto the scene when their 2017 vintage was named ‘Best Sparkling Wine’ at the 2021 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. The 2018 Brut and Brut Rosé immediately impressed us with their complexity, and they offer great value at R245! Summer is the time for bubbles and the Paul René wines are layered with concentrated fruit, inviting autolytic characters, and a dry, coated finish.
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David & Nadia Elpidios 2020
R 385 PER BOTTLE
‘Enticing… seamless… attractive’ – these are all used to describe the Elpidios Red Blend by power couple David and Nadia. We agree with Tim Atkin on every descriptor! The 2020 Elpidios is moreish. Dark cherries, bright red florals and tobacco leaf entice you on entry, and the juicy acidity and savoury tannins keep you coming back for more. We love it and you will too.
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Heinrich Graue Freyheit and Muscat Freyheit 2020
R 685 PER BOTTLE
Austria’s Heinrich Weingut is defying the notion that Burgenland produces simple wines. Since their 180-degree stylistic transformation in 2006, these wines have piqued the interest of wine geeks. Try their Heinrich Muscat Freyheit 2020 – offering electric citrus and fresh greenery. The Heinrich Graue Freyheit 2020 is charismatic, with an explosion of peach, citrus and spice on the palate. These wines are natural, skin fermented and pure.
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Try our vinous take on a popular word game. Guess the wine-related word in a limited number of turns, and challenge your friends to do better. Our wine recommendations may provide a clue.
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