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Chardonnay lovers, Restless River’s Ava Marie 2020 is simply ‘tantalising’, says Greg Sherwood – it’s a must for every fine wine collector. This week’s roundup also includes a striking and seductive Napa Valley Chardonnay from Arnot-Roberts, along with the uber cellar-worthy Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019. Just landed, we’re delighted to offer the 2000 vintage of famed Second Growth Gruaud Larose – straight from Bordeaux. And for those in Cape Town, join our upcoming Glenelly Lady May Vertical, which will feature the newly released 2017 vintage as well as Bordeaux giants such as La Mission Haut-Brion and Brainaire-Ducru.
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Restless River Ava Marie Chardonnay 2020
R 500 PER BOTTLE
‘Worthy of a place in any collector’s cellar … if you can get an allocation,’ says Greg Sherwood MW. We have a small allocation left of the sought-after 96-point Ava Marie 2020 by Restless River. Rightly regarded by Sherwood as a benchmark Chardonnay, the 2020 is exceptional. This Burgundian-styled wine is the ‘perfect assemblage’ of bright acidity and Chassagne-like minerality, with mid-palate fruit weight and a chiselled structure.
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Arnot-Roberts Napa Valley Watson Ranch Chardonnay 2019
R 1,260 PER BOTTLE
One of our favourite Californian producers is back! Arnot-Roberts is among the region’s most thrilling wineries. We have a bigger selection than ever from dynamic duo Duncan Arnot Meyers and Nathan Lee Roberts, including a Pinot Noir, two Syrahs, and a Chardonnay from the classic Sanford & Benedict own-rooted vineyard. View the entire selection here.
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Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2000
R 4,595 PER BOTTLE
We’ve secured a vintage Bordeaux parcel directly from the château! This is considered a ‘long-lived behemoth’ and ‘true vin de garde’ by Robert Parker, with ageing potential until 2035. It’s a rich, impressively textured Saint-Julien that ‘has only been eclipsed by what they had done in 2009’, says Jeb Dunnuck.
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Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
R 850 PER BOTTLE
‘The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon [2019] from Christo Le Riche is a triumph,’ writes Christian Eedes. We recently revisited this towering wine with its powerful red/dark berry combo, underscored by a carriage of fine, powdery tannins. Since release, it’s acquired two more noteworthy accolades – 96 points from Christian and the title of Best Cabernet in the 2023 Platter’s Guide, with another 96 points! We only have a small allocation left.
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Glenelly Lady May Vertical: 'One of SA's true icon reds'
R 595 PER PERSON, Cape Town only
We’re gearing up for what’s sure to be a highlight of the release calendar. From a stellar SA vintage, be the first to taste the Glenelly Lady May 2017 alongside Bordeaux legends, including the likes of La Mission Haut-Brion and Brainaire-Ducru. Hailed as ‘one of SA’s icon reds’ by Greg Sherwood, Cellarmaster Dirk van Zyl will take us through the evolution of vintages and showcase the pedigree of this Stellenbosch property.
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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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