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Plus Miles Mossop's value red that completely over delivers	Friday, 25 June 2021

Venturing beyond the Swartland, new vintages of Andrea and Chris Mullineux's game-changing Leeu Passant wines are out now and 'what an impressive portfolio this is turning out to be,' writes Christian Eedes. The hype around Kaapzicht's new vintage of The 1947 Chenin Blanc is well deserved as this old-vine Chenin rivals some of SA's best. Try Château Larcis Ducasse's attractive second wine from the epic 2015 vintage. Plus, this week's value pick seriously over delivers on its price.

Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine 2018
R 1,100 per bottle

The Mullineux's ambitious Leeu Passant project redefines the South African wine landscape. The new vintages include the 96-point Dry Red Wine 2018 which is 'the most refined release to date,' according to Christian Eedes. If you are a serious collector, this needs to be in your cellar.

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Kaapzicht, The 1947 Chenin Blanc 2020
R 630 per bottle

At 73 years old, this Chenin Blanc vineyard is the second oldest in the country. The 1947 Chenin Blanc easily competes with the best old-vine Chenins in SA. The recently launched 2020 has complex aromas with stone fruit and pineapple flavours, and is a wonderfully, well-balanced wine.

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Murmure de Larcis Ducasse, Saint-Émilion 2015
R 750 per bottle

2015 Murmure, the second wine from historic Saint-Émilion producer, Larcis Ducasse, is a great introduction to the Right Bank. Often quoted as being one of the under-the-radar gems of this Bordeaux vintage, it offers tea, raspberries, plums, spice and mouth-watering minerality – drinkability and good value from an epic vintage.

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Miles Mossop Wines, Introduction Red 2019
R 155 per bottle

This Cab-led blend is a serious wine with lots of class. It over-delivers and is an excellent value buy. With flavours of blackberries, blueberries and spice, the Introduction Red is a great food wine and pairs especially well with lamb on the braai.

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