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Take a leaf out of James Bond’s book this week and try Bollinger’s Special Cuvée NV – a wine that’s ‘unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house,’ says Decanter. We’re loving the latest small-batch Riesling from Moya Meaker, and David & Nadia’s Grenache Noir 2022 is pitch perfect served slightly chilled. The salty and fresh Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry from Lustau packs a punch at R170, and has to be one of the best value wines you could buy this summer. And for some true gems, the upcoming Strauss & Co auction will showcase mature and age-worthy South African and French fine wines, with a special focus on Burgundy and Champagne.
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Bollinger Special Cuvée 1500ml NV
R 2,580 PER BOTTLE
Champagne Bollinger is not just for James Bond. While he enjoys his ‘Martini shaken not stirred’, we prefer Bollinger’s Special Cuvée NV from Magnum. Bollinger is among the best Champagne houses on the planet, crafting wines of precision and sophistication. Driven by 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and 15% Meunier from 85% Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites, it offers incredible complexity and richness. Only six available – don’t miss out!
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Moya Meaker W.O. Elgin Riesling 2022
R 300 PER BOTTLE
‘Dry Riesling is one of the wine world’s undervalued treasures,’ writes Jancis Robinson. The 2022 Moya Meaker Elgin Riesling is electric and pairs well with almost any dish, from spicy to sweet. It’s reminiscent of an Alsace Riesling, with aromas of lemon curd, elderflower, and white peach. The palate follows with intensity and a driving acidity, giving way to a long, chalky finish. And as a bonus, it drinks well young but could easily age for the next decade.
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David & Nadia Grenache Noir 2022
R 415 PER BOTTLE
David and Nadia’s wines epitomise what makes the Swartland so special. With a dedicated focus on old-vine Grenache Noir, they create wines of purity from 100% dryland-farmed bush vines. The Grenache 2022 is light-footed, with rose petal spice and ethereal perfume. Since release, it’s been a touchstone for refined South African Grenache. Serve this slightly chilled during the warmer months.
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Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa NV 375ml
R 170 PER BOTTLE
This bone-dry Manzanilla Sherry from Lustau, made from the Palomino grape, is chalky and citrussy with chamomile flowers and hints of almond. In fact, Julia Harding MW for JancisRobinson.com says it best: ‘Delicate and salty. So salty and so fresh. Tangy, achingly dry and mouth-watering.’ At only R170, what more could you want?
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Strauss & Co timed online auction: Burgundy & Champagne
Closes on Monday, 23 October from 6pm
The Burgundy list in this auction is sensational, featuring rare vintage cuvées from Armand Rousseau, Dujac, Coche-Dury, JF Mugnier, Comte de Vogüé, Fourrier, d’Angerville, and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The selection includes four bottles from the 1970s, among them Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tache 1976! The Champagne list offers an extensive array of renowned names, such as Billecart-Salmon, Dom Pérignon, Drappier, and Salon. Those looking for local gems won’t be disappointed, as the SA line-up features Crystallum, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Newton Johnson, Restless River, and Storm.
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Play today’s Winedle
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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