Wine Cellar Insiders' April 2025 Bottle size: 750ml
Mixed country, Mixed region
R1,385
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2023 – R 205
‘The wine that kickstarted cap classique. 2023 has chardonnay leading pinot noir 55/44, unlike last-tasted 2021 when latter was 83%. Zippy lime & apple with broad, creamy bread & biscuit notes from 14 month on lees. Balanced, rich & long. Also in 1.5L’ – Platter’s Guide, 4*
Daniel Colombo Wines Rosie 2024 – R 195
‘Named after daughter. A blend of 40% Colombar from Paarl, 40% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, both from Swartland. Fermented and matured in old 225-litre barrels, half of the Colombar undergoing skin contact. Lemon, orange, raspberry, potpourri and a touch of reduction on the nose. The palate is light and fresh with an intensely savoury finish. Piquant and more-ish. Leans more towards “beginner orange wine” than your typical rosé.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 90/100
Laventura La Nave Blanco 2022 – R 230
‘The pale white 2022 La Nave Blanco, 90% Viura and 10% Garnacha Blanca, was produced in a fresh, light and clean and modern style, with moderate alcohol (12%) and ripeness, very good freshness and acidity and was bottled after six months in concrete with lees. It's tasty and easy to drink, very pleasant. 3,082 bottles were filled in June 2023.’ – Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, 91/100
Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2022 – R 295
‘Based on about 70% Auxerrois and 30% Pinot Blanc from purchased grapes from all over Alsace and fermented in stainless steel, Trimbach's 2022 Pinot Blanc shows perfectly ripe and elegant fruit on the intensely aromatic yet also coolish nose. Lush and lively on the palate, this wine has a ripe and intense fruit core and is kept in tension by ripe, typical Alsatian acidity. The finish is quite intense and stimulating grippy, which makes it an easy-drinking but serious wine for many occasions. 200,000 bottles produced. 13% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024. 2024-2030’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 89/100
Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2022 – R 350
‘Blueberries and bramble berries with hints of bark and earth that follow through to a medium body with juiciness and savoriness. Shows real malbec character. Some sour berry undertones.’ – James Suckling, 93/100
Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2023 – R 95
‘The wine that kickstarted cap classique. 2023 has chardonnay leading pinot noir 55/44, unlike last-tasted 2021 when latter was 83%. Zippy lime & apple with broad, creamy bread & biscuit notes from 14 month on lees. Balanced, rich & long. Also in 1.5L’ – Platter’s Guide, 4*
Daniel Colombo Wines Rosie 2024 – R 195
‘Named after daughter. A blend of 40% Colombar from Paarl, 40% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, both from Swartland. Fermented and matured in old 225-litre barrels, half of the Colombar undergoing skin contact. Lemon, orange, raspberry, potpourri and a touch of reduction on the nose. The palate is light and fresh with an intensely savoury finish. Piquant and more-ish. Leans more towards “beginner orange wine” than your typical rosé.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 90/100
Laventura La Nave Blanco 2022 – R 230
‘The pale white 2022 La Nave Blanco, 90% Viura and 10% Garnacha Blanca, was produced in a fresh, light and clean and modern style, with moderate alcohol (12%) and ripeness, very good freshness and acidity and was bottled after six months in concrete with lees. It's tasty and easy to drink, very pleasant. 3,082 bottles were filled in June 2023.’ – Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, 91/100
Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2022 – R 295
‘Based on about 70% Auxerrois and 30% Pinot Blanc from purchased grapes from all over Alsace and fermented in stainless steel, Trimbach's 2022 Pinot Blanc shows perfectly ripe and elegant fruit on the intensely aromatic yet also coolish nose. Lush and lively on the palate, this wine has a ripe and intense fruit core and is kept in tension by ripe, typical Alsatian acidity. The finish is quite intense and stimulating grippy, which makes it an easy-drinking but serious wine for many occasions. 200,000 bottles produced. 13% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024. 2024-2030’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 89/100
Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Reserva 2022 – R 350
‘Blueberries and bramble berries with hints of bark and earth that follow through to a medium body with juiciness and savoriness. Shows real malbec character. Some sour berry undertones.’ – James Suckling, 93/100
Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2023 – R 95
| Variety | Mixed variety |
|---|---|
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
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FREE SHIPPING:
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STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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